Vehicle

Triumph Spitfire

Automobiles

The Triumph Spitfire is a small British two-seat roadster produced from 1962 to 1980, styled by Giovanni Michelotti on a shortened version of the Triumph Herald's chassis. Positioned as an affordable entry-level sports car, it competed directly with the MG Midget throughout its production life and sold in large numbers in both the United Kingdom and the United States.

Facts
Year
1962 1
Significance
Introduced at the London Motor Show in 1962, styled by Giovanni Michelotti for Standard-Triumph 1
Connections

Generations

Triumph Spitfire (1500), Vehicles
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Triumph Spitfire (Mk I), Vehicles
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Triumph Spitfire (Mk II), Vehicles
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Triumph Spitfire (Mk III), Vehicles
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Triumph Spitfire (Mk IV), Vehicles
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Of Make

Triumph, Networks and Operators
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Manufactured By

Standard Motor Company

Also in Business Atlas: the manufacturer of this subject.

Source Triumph Spitfire, WikipediaSource page, maker
Triumph Motor Company

Also in Business Atlas: the manufacturer of this subject.

Originated In

United Kingdom

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.

Source Triumph Spitfire, WikipediaLead sentence
Quote, Lead sentence
The Triumph Spitfire is a British sports car manufactured over five production iterations between 1962 and 1980.
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1. Triumph Spitfire, Wikipedia
  • Lead, first sentence
    The Triumph Spitfire is a British sports car manufactured over five production iterations between 1962 and 1980.
  • Lead, second sentence
    Styled for Standard-Triumph in 1957 by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti, the Spitfire was introduced at the London Motor Show in 1962.
  • Lead, third sentence
    It was manufactured at the Standard-Triumph Canley works, with approximately 315,000 produced over 18 years.
  • Infobox: body_style
    2-seat drophead coupé
  • Of Make: Triumph, Infobox: manufacturer
    Standard Motor Company Triumph Motor Company (Leyland Motors)
  • Generations: Triumph Spitfire (Mk I), Generations
    The Spitfire evolved over five iterations:
  • has versions: Triumph Spitfire (Mk I), Generations, model
    The Spitfire evolved over five iterations:
  • Generations: Triumph Spitfire (Mk II), Generations
    The Spitfire evolved over five iterations:
  • has versions: Triumph Spitfire (Mk II), Generations, model
    The Spitfire evolved over five iterations:
  • Generations: Triumph Spitfire (Mk III), Generations
    The Spitfire evolved over five iterations:
  • has versions: Triumph Spitfire (Mk III), Generations, model
    The Spitfire evolved over five iterations:
  • Generations: Triumph Spitfire (Mk IV), Generations
    The Spitfire evolved over five iterations:
  • has versions: Triumph Spitfire (Mk IV), Generations, model
    The Spitfire evolved over five iterations:
  • Generations: Triumph Spitfire (1500), Generations
    The Spitfire evolved over five iterations:
  • has versions: Triumph Spitfire (1500), Generations, model
    The Spitfire evolved over five iterations:
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