27th Jun, 2025 10:00

June Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 676
 

676

1979 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500

Sold for £5,600
Estimated at £3,000 - £4,000

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Make: TRIUMPH
Model: SPITFIRE 1500
Registration: WHC 131T
Engine Size (cc): 14963
Current Speedometer Reading: 78,779
Year of Manufacture: 1979
Date First Registered: 01/02/1979
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 18 June 2025 - Tuesday 24 June 2025

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes a Triumph Handbook, a previous V5, MOT certificates, previous insurance documentation, a Haynes Owner's Workshop Manual, and some invoices.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • A project for the last 10 years, it’s time to make way for the TR6
  • It had an engine rebuild not very many miles ago and a respray, including a lot of bodywork, by Jigsaw Racing
  • It has a hard top, a soft top, and a tonneau. Hardtop head lining in pretty good nick with just 1 tear
  • New minilites and tyres
  • A refurbished interior with leather seat covers, new carpets, and door cards

Under the surface, back to front:-

  • Reconditioned swing spring with new buttons
  • Reconditioned rear axles, seals, and bearings
  • Servo assist on front and rear brake circuits
  • New (refurbished) SU carbs
  • New stainless steel exhaust manifold
  • New inlet manifold
  • Unleaded cylinder head
  • Full-width radiator
  • Oil cooler
  • Unrated springs and adjustable dampers
  • Canley Classics trunionless conversion
  • New brake discs
  • And probably a few more things that I forgot
  • MOT exempt

 

Make: TRIUMPH
Model: SPITFIRE 1500
Registration: WHC 131T
Engine Size (cc): 14963
Current Speedometer Reading: 78,779
Year of Manufacture: 1979
Date First Registered: 01/02/1979
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 18 June 2025 - Tuesday 24 June 2025

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes a Triumph Handbook, a previous V5, MOT certificates, previous insurance documentation, a Haynes Owner's Workshop Manual, and some invoices.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • A project for the last 10 years, it’s time to make way for the TR6
  • It had an engine rebuild not very many miles ago and a respray, including a lot of bodywork, by Jigsaw Racing
  • It has a hard top, a soft top, and a tonneau. Hardtop head lining in pretty good nick with just 1 tear
  • New minilites and tyres
  • A refurbished interior with leather seat covers, new carpets, and door cards

Under the surface, back to front:-

  • Reconditioned swing spring with new buttons
  • Reconditioned rear axles, seals, and bearings
  • Servo assist on front and rear brake circuits
  • New (refurbished) SU carbs
  • New stainless steel exhaust manifold
  • New inlet manifold
  • Unleaded cylinder head
  • Full-width radiator
  • Oil cooler
  • Unrated springs and adjustable dampers
  • Canley Classics trunionless conversion
  • New brake discs
  • And probably a few more things that I forgot
  • MOT exempt

Auction: June Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 27th Jun, 2025

Welcome to our June Auction!

Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.

The entrance fee is £5 per person during the viewing periods at our Pickering branch. 
This forms part of our annual fundraising to help local and national charities chosen by us.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.
 

The main viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 18 June 2025 - Tuesday 24 June 2025. 

 

Viewing

The main viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 18 June 2025 - Tuesday 24 June 2025.

Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm

Sat: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

 

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