he Spitfire arrived during a golden period for the small British roadster. When it made its debut in 1962, the Austin-Healey Sprite had been launched in Mk2 guise and joined by the MG Midget, and Triumph wanted a slice of the action. Despite humble underpinnings largely borrowed from the Herald, the Spitfire 4 had plenty to offer – not least its styling by Italian legend, Michelotti. The Herald’s 1147cc engine was fitted with twin SU HS2 carbs, an aggressive camshaft
TRIUMPH SPITFIRE
Jun 28, 2023
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