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Used 1978 Triumph Spitfire for Sale Nationwide

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4.4 Overall rating

(5 reviews)
John P
5.0
Reviewed a 1978 Triumph Spitfire on Oct. 26, 2011

If you're a fan of the classic British Sportscar then this impractical and poorly designed car is for you. It leaves a lot to be desired in terms of handling and won't out accelerate most modern cars. Driving the Spitfire is shaky, bumpy and uncomfortable. It is however fun in bundles. Top speed of 105mph and only 70bhp.

Christopher G
5.0
Reviewed a 1978 Triumph Spitfire on Apr. 01, 2008

a great car for a highschool/college student looking to turn heads and have fun while driving, learn about working and maintaining cars (they always need work). Always an adventure, never a boring ride, grips every turn.

Jerry G
5.0
Reviewed a 1978 Triumph Spitfire on Jul. 11, 2011

I bought this car for $4,500 in 1991 and it sat for many many years. I have fully restored it and added many custom parts including a new carb from PRI Performance Research Industries. The carb is a motorcycle carb on each cylinder and increases performance considerably. My next upgrade is 16 inch performance tires and new suspension also from PRI. If you upgrade this car it performs amazingly and gets more looks than a 911.

Andrew P
3.0
Reviewed a 1978 Triumph Spitfire on Jun. 27, 2008

The 1500 engine made it entertaining. Just watch out for swing arm rear end.

Bassem T
2.0
Reviewed a 1978 Triumph Spitfire on Aug. 11, 2009

not too fast ,stable at cornering but very difficult to reach a skidding point . not good for drifting even with rear wheel drive , you must always tune the twin carbes . it dos not look good with hard to , very sexy when its converted .

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