1962 Triumph Spitfire
1962 to 1964 · Roadster · 45,753 built
Price history
Recent sales
34 sales
1966 · Conifer Green · 18,000 mi2026-08-21 · rlabelle33$12,000
1966 · Green and white · manual2026-06-02 · VicV$10,000
1964 · Red · 61,000 mi · manual2025-09-10 · Spitfire25$5,300
1964 · Red2025-09-06 · Jr0tz$4,250
1964 · Red · 75,000 mi · manual2025-07-17 · Lindy1160$6,500
1962 · Blue2025-06-11 · SonomaScott$10,000
1966 · Green · 20,000 mi · manual2024-12-14 · Miniwerks$10,500
1964 · Red · 32,000 mi · manual2024-09-14 · carman65$11,002
1963 · Green · 69,000 mi · manual2024-08-13 · harterb108$10,850
1966 · White · 45,000 mi2024-06-28 · yukon4416$10,250
1967 · Red · 3,000 mi · manual2024-03-29 · Sellthespit$4,806
1965 · Pure White · 47,977 mi · manual2023-11-29 · Andrew-ist$5,000
1967 · Red · 45,000 mi · manual2023-11-27 · HKMotorcars$14,000
1967 · Red2023-11-17 · FrenchK$9,967
1964 · Blue · 8,000 mi · manual2023-04-18 · ToothFairy55$31,000
1967 · Green · 71,000 mi · manual2023-01-28 · MountainMotors$10,067
1966 · Green · 15,000 mi · manual2022-01-30 · angryjuan$15,000
1964 · Red · 37,000 mi · manual2022-01-11 · Bsam20$22,226
1963 · Black · 67,000 mi2021-11-03 · paullemoine$15,500
1967 · Green · 67,000 mi · manual2020-12-24 · tomevans$12,775
1963 · Blue · 66,000 mi · manual2020-06-26 · TriumphTune$4,750
1966 · Red · 54,000 mi · manual2019-07-08 · Ekvam44$3,200
1967 · Green · 67,000 mi · manual2019-06-25 · bmohrelzeki$3,750
1964 · Red · 30,000 mi · manual2019-05-08 · pvanbeek$12,000
1967 · Black · 20,000 mi · manual2019-01-15 · Britfire279$9,550
1965 · Custom · other2018-11-21 · Slainteva$2,700
1967 · Blue · 16,000 mi · manual2018-11-08 · chazthetic$9,000
1963 · Gray · manual2018-11-06 · lastchance$10,800
1964 · Red2018-09-17 · tx63conv$12,250
1963 · Red · 78,229 mi · manual2018-06-27 · bobspit$12,750
1965 · White · 26,000 mi · manual2018-04-23 · technothrasher$10,000
1967 · White · 57,000 mi2018-04-16 · mattburrow$7,500
1966 · Red · 17,763 mi · manual2018-01-25 · ole_skool$15,000
1963 · Red · 89,430 mi · manual$4,500
Specifications
- Engine
- I4, 1.1L
- Power
- 63 hp
- Torque
- 67 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 15.5s
- Top speed
- 92 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 1,568 lb
- Production
- 45,753 units
- Designer
- Giovanni Michelotti
Common questions
How much does a Triumph Spitfire cost?
Over the past 12 months, 7 have sold publicly at a median of $5,400. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $10,500. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $4,450 to $12,075, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1962 Triumph Spitfire worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $10,500, down 41.6% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $5,400 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: 7 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Triumph Spitfire a good investment?
Values are down 41.6% over the past 12 months. Only 45,753 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,700 to $31,000, and mileage explains most of that.
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
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.
