Used 1976 British Triumph Spitfire Convertible for sale in Lexington, KY

1 owner
all original
convertible with covers
kept in underground storage with car cover since 2019; carport covered 1976-2019
54k miles
white with side racing stripes stripes (Colour 19/NAB)
chrome bumpers, mirrors, door handles (only 1976)
1500cc model (last year made)
1.5 liter
4-speed manual
American large, black bumper (only 1976)
luggage rack upgrade
original wood dash, no cracks
original aluminum finish trim
1 full size spare tire
The wheels were 13 x 4.5" and had "square holes" (only 1976)
black 11 interior (seam rips in seat; replaced in 1980's)
missing window crank
repair of both side view mirrors
hood has one point protrusion from mechanic hood support (see photo)
soft top (original)
soft top snap cover (original)/ tonneau cover
full car cover for outdoors
new carpet in 1980s
new battery in 2018* but, car will not start-possibly due to dead battery
monthly maintenance 1976-2019 when placed in underground, temp-controlled storage

After purchase, buyer is responsible for moving vehicle via flatbed tow from storage facility in west Lexington, KY within 10 business days.

This was a loved car and was a member of the family, however no family member has the ability to fit in the tiny British car, or can get low enough to get in the car any longer! We would love this adored vehicle to find another family home for the next 46 years.

Notable facts about vehicle production of 1976 Spitfire:

While the rest of the world saw 1500s with a compression ratio of 8.0:1, the American market model was fitted with a single Zenith-Stromberg carburettor and a compression ratio reduced to 7.5:1 to allow it to run on lower octane unleaded fuel.[1] With the addition of a catalytic converter and exhaust gas recirculating system, the engine only delivered 53 bhp (40 kW) (DIN) with a slower 0–60 mph time of 16.3 seconds.[13] The notable exception to this was the 1976 model year, where the compression ratio was raised to 9.1:1. This improvement was short-lived, however, as the ratio was again reduced to 7.5:1 for the remaining years of production.
Further improvements to the suspension followed with the 1500 included longer swing axles and a lowered spring mounting point for more negative camber and a wider rear track. The wider, lower stance gave an impressive skid pad result of 0.87g average.
The American market Spitfire 1500 is identified by large plastic over-riders and wing mounted reflectors on the front and back wings/fenders.

Made 1974–1980 only 95,829 made worldwide

Original Spitfire brochure:
Serious buyers only. No holds without 50% deposit.