Triumph Spitfire

1962 to 1964 · Roadster · 45,753 built

Over the past 12 months, 4 have sold publicly at a median of $7,700. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $10,500. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,700 to $31,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$10,500

High confidence · $4K to $12K

Median · 12 mo: $7,700
Sales · 12 mo: 4

Enthusiast

Sold$12,000 · Bring a Trailer · Aug 2026

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Every recorded 1962 Triumph Spitfire sale, by date and price

Aug 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$12,000 · 18,000 mi · Conifer Green

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33 sales · 8 unsoldmedian $7.7kupdated Sep 2026

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The newest 1962 Triumph Spitfire sales with photographs

Sold $10,000

1966 · Green and white

Jun 2, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $5,300

1964 · Red · 61,000 mi

Sep 10, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $4,250

1964 · Red

Sep 6, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $6,500

1964 · Red · 75,000 mi

Jul 17, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $10,000

1962 · Blue

Jun 11, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $10,500

1966 · Green · 20,000 mi

Dec 14, 2024 · Bring a Trailer

Other Spitfire generations

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Specifications

Engine: I4, 1.1L
Power: 63 hp
Torque: 67 lb-ft
0 to 60: 15.5 s
Top speed: 92 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Curb weight: 1,568 lb
Production: 45,753 built
Designer: Giovanni Michelotti

Common questions

How much does a Triumph Spitfire cost?

What is a 1962 Triumph Spitfire worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $10,500. That sits above the $7,700 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 4 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

How many Triumph Spitfire have sold?

Shifty has 34 public sales of the Triumph Spitfire on file. The earliest was on Jan 25, 2018.

What is the most expensive Triumph Spitfire sold?

The highest public sale on file is $31,000, on Apr 18, 2023, with 8,000 mi.

What has a Triumph Spitfire sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$12,000Aug 21, 2026Conifer Green · 18,000 mi
$10,000Jun 2, 2026Green and white
$5,300Sep 10, 2025Red · 61,000 mi

About the 1962 Triumph Spitfire

The original Spitfire launched Triumph's most successful sports car line, establishing the template that would endure for nearly two decades. Giovanni Michelotti's elegant design perfectly captured the essence of a British roadster, while the 1.1-liter inline-four provided adequate performance for the era. With 45,753 early Spitfires built between 1962-1964, these first-generation cars represent the purest expression of Michelotti's vision before later modifications. The 63 hp output and 15.5-second 0-60 time reflect period expectations rather than modern performance standards. Today, early Spitfires are cherished for their simplicity, charm, and affordability in the classic British roadster market. Restoration parts remain readily available, and the straightforward mechanicals make them ideal entry-level classics. Clean, numbers-matching examples command premium prices as collectors recognize their historical significance in British motoring.