Interesting Facts About the Triumph Spitfire Mk1
The Triumph Spitfire Mk1 debuted in 1962 as the first production model of a British sports car that would be styled back in 1957. It launched a lineage that spanned five iterations and ran until 1980.
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First Production Model and Early Styling
The Mk1 was the very first production Spitfire, rolling off the line in 1962. Its sleek design had been crafted for Standard‑Triumph as early as 1957, giving the car a classic British sports‑car look from the start.
High Production Numbers and Longevity
More than 314,000 Spitfires were built between 1962 and 1980, reflecting the model’s popularity. Over that period the car went through five production iterations, making it one of Triumph’s longest‑running sports cars.
Evolution Through the Mk3 and Engine Rationalisation
In 1967 the Mk3 Spitfire arrived with a larger, more powerful engine, a folding hood, and a raised front bumper, marking a notable redesign. Later, in 1972 Triumph standardised the US‑market 1,493 cc engine across all models, leading to the Spitfire 1500 version that was produced from 1974 to 1980.
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