1974 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE MKIV

This Triumph Spitfire Mark IV is a factory-original right-hand-drive (RHD) model intended for the domestic market, manufactured on the 19th February 1974.
It was subsequently dispatched to the Triumph car dealership, Hewitts Garages Limited in Wolverhampton on the 5th March 1974.

The car was finished in Magenta exterior paint, complemented by a Black interior trim and Black Hood, just as it is today.
It came equipped with factory-fitted with Static seatbelts, and 155 x 13 tubless radial tyres.

This Triumph Spitfire Mark IV still proudly displays its original factory-issued registration plate, bearing the distinctive identifier YUK 64M that was issued in Wolverhampton, UK. Included within the car's history file is a British Motor Museum Heritage Certificate, affirming the aforementioned details. This certificate serves as a tangible validation of the vehicle's provenance.

 

MOT Mileage History :

April 2025 : 14,829 Miles

October 2024 : 14,773 Miles
June 2023 : 14,356 Miles
June 2022 : 13,946 Miles
March 2017 : 12,468 Miles
September 2015 : 12,439 Miles
May 2014 : 12,242 Miles
March 2012 : 11,910 Miles
September 2011 : 11,903 Miles

August 2010 : 11,325 Miles

April 2009 : 11,194 Miles
August 2007 : 10,693 Miles
August 2006 : 9,979 Miles

July 2003 : 9,540 Miles

August 2002 : 9,372 Miles
 

MOT Certificates :

2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2003, 2002
 

Documents :

V5C, British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, 9 MOT Certificates, Various Invoices

Invoices On File :

03.02.2025 : Service carried out by The Forge Prees, Oil Change, Filters, Spark Plugs.

10.10.2024 : £100.76 - Jeepers Keepers Autocentre
24.08.2023 : £534.97 - Steve Mckie Sportscars (New Diff Intall and Setup)
31.07.2023 : £930.00 - James Paddock Limited (New Diff MKIV)
22.06.2023 : £135.42 - Jeepers Keepers Autocentre

09.02.2017 : £465.54 - Burlen Limited (New PR HS2 Carbs)

10.04.2009 : £42.00 - Ranmoor Motor Company Limited

06.08.2002 : £250.00 - Triumph Spares of Chelmsford
23.07.2003 : £44.63 - JMS Vehicle Services Limited
​23.07.2003 : £91.07 - JMS Vehicle Services Limited
 

Viewing :

Viewing is strictly by appointment only.

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At The Forge, we’re more than just a classic car dealership—we’re a family-run business with a genuine love for classic cars. Our mission is simple: treat our customers as we’d want to be treated—with honesty, respect, and transparency.

 

Our pricing is competitive and fair, grounded in Hagerty’s trusted Classic Car Price Guide, saving you money compared to traditional dealerships. We believe in straightforward, no-haggle pricing, so you can enjoy a clear, no-surprises experience without the stress of auctions or private sales.

 

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Each car we offer is carefully handpicked, often sourced from fellow enthusiasts who share our values. Before any vehicle reaches our showroom, it undergoes an independent inspection, an MOT if needed, and professional detailing, ensuring it’s in prime condition and ready for its next journey.

 

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Although original manufacturer warranties aren’t possible due to these cars’ age, we take immense pride in presenting each car in excellent condition, free from known faults upon delivery. We inspect each vehicle thoroughly, document any repairs, and include invoices for parts and labor in the car’s history file. If a service is warranted by mileage or time, we’ll at minimum perform an oil and filter change with OE/OEM parts, which is also noted in the car’s records.

 

Upon collection or delivery, we record the mileage and provide a 3-month/500-mile warranty (whichever comes first). Should any issues arise beyond standard wear-and-tear, given the car’s age, please reach out to us directly—we’ll do our utmost to assist.

 

Classic cars are timeless machines with intricate components that may occasionally need attention. Embracing a classic means accepting these quirks and savoring the open-road journeys that make them feel as exhilarating today as they did decades ago—whether that’s 20, 30, or even 40+ years in the making.

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History Of The 1970 - 1974 Triumph Spitfire :
 

The Triumph Spitfire was launched at the 1962 Earls Court Motor Show, with big shoes to fill. Supermarine Spitfire fighters had won the Battle of Britain in 1940. Could a tiny sports car based on the Triumph Herald saloon live up to the challenge?

Despite the success of the angular Herald, Standard-Triumph was broke in 1959 and it was only its purchase in 1960 by British Leyland that saved the Spitfire. It was rumoured that the Spitfire name was traded with Vickers for the Vanguard name that Triumph owned.

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But the Spitfire delivered on its promise, with five variants produced until 1980. It was the last of the 1960s sports cars to remain in serious production, and outlasted all its rivals. Only the MGB outsold it, scoring 365,000 sales in the same period, against the Spitfire’s 314,332.

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The Spitfire was designed by Giovanni Michelotti, the Italian who styled most of Triumph’s products in the 1960s and was known for his ability to get things done quickly. Michelotti shortened the Herald’s backbone chassis, added front disc brakes and a front-hinged bonnet, like an E-Type. The Spitfire also inherited the Herald’s rack-and-pinion steering and 25-foot turning circle, as tight as a London taxi, but in both directions. It also inherited the Herald’s alarming swing-axle rear end, which wasn’t corrected until 1970 when a controlling leaf was installed to stop the car raising up under hard cornering.

The Spitfire was low, even by British sports car standards. The front bumper was pure decoration, and drivers who parked carelessly found that contact with a kerb or a stone pillar could twist the entire nose of the car, so it wouldn’t latch. The Spitfire 4-cylinder was powered by a 63 bhp version of the Herald’s 1,147cc motor, with twin SU carburettors, which gave a top speed around 90 mph.

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The little roadster also featured windup windows for an upmarket touch and and the side members of the body were strengthened for a unibody effect. Gauges were set in a central panel to simplify left-hand-drive production and rubber floor mats were fitted. In 1964, a hard top, bolt-on wire wheels and overdrive were added as options in the Mk 2, along with three higher stages of tune.

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The Mk 3 appeared in 1967 with a raised front bumper for the “bone-in-the teeth” look, and the larger 1,296cc engine was good for 75 bhp and 95 mph. The Mk IV of 1970 included the improved rear leaf-to-pivot rear suspension and Michelotti redesigned the bonnet with one-piece wings and a Kamm tail, which could be found on other Triumphs as well. The Spitfire also got a first gear synchro for its four-speed gearbox.

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The final Spitfire was the 1500 of 1974, with the 1,493 cc motor and large rubber bumpers. Despite losing the wire wheel option, it sold well, and scored 95,829 sales before the end in 1980.

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