1979 Triumph Spitfire Base Convertible 2-Door 1.5L

  • Price: Ask a price!
  • Location: Reno, Nevada, United States
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Triumph
  • Model: Spitfire
  • Type: Convertible
  • Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
  • Year: 1979
  • Mileage: 54,000
  • VIN: TFZDW29T001055
  • Color: Blue
  • Engine size: 1.5L 1493CC l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Tan
  • Options: Convertible
  • Vehicle Title: Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed

1979 Triumph Spitfire Description

I'm selling my baby. It is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500. I have been tinkering and restoring since high school. I am now trying to study abroad this summer and instead of putting money into my car. I need to get some money for traveling. It is a fun little car, it drives like a go-kart and it always turns heads. I really wish I could've enjoyed it some more before letting it go. I have put so much time and money into this car I have lost track at this point. So let my loss be your gain. Since so much of the car is new it shouldn't give you any trouble with reliability. If you are handy with body work and paint, I know a guy who fully restores these and sells them for $15,000 so there is a possibility to make some money yourself, probably more than me since I am hoping to at least break even. Text, or email me if you're interested and would like to check it out.
Pros
It has a performance Weber downdraft 2-barrel carburetor
Brand New custom Stainless Steel 2" Catback twin tip exhaust (Which Sounds Great!)
Engine has been completely rebuilt (1.5 Liter In-Line 4)
(New Timing Chain + Tensioner, Reground Valves, New Valve Springs, New Valve Seals, Honed Cylinder, New Piston Rings, New Oil Pump, All new Bearings, Gaskets, and Seals)
New Tie Rods
New Air Pump and Check Valve
New Fuel Pump
New Clutch Kit
New Roof
New Hawk Brakes (Front and Back)
New Alternator
New Belts
New Thermostat Switch
New Oil Pressure Sensor
New Coolant Sensor
New Speedometer Cable
New Coolant
New DOT 4 Brake Fluid (All Brakes Bled)
New Oil + Filter
New Clutch Slave Cylinder
New Clutch Fluid (DOT 4)
Most of the hoses have been replaced
Wood Dash sanded and refinished
Gauge rims repainted
New Custom Wooden Stick Shift Knob
Most of the work has less than 3000 miles on it
Transmission Shifts Smoothly (4-Speed Manual)
BMW BBS Rims are in good shape
Cons:
The paint is faded
The leather is faded
The interior needs new carpet
Needs Alignment
Bottom Line: The Car doesn't look like much but is super fun to drive and should keep you going