Triumph Spitfire Mk I
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 34 public sales of the Triumph Spitfire Mk I. The records run from January 2018 to August 2026. 2 sold in the past 12 months. The Shifty Estimate for the Spitfire is $10,500.
Versions
About the Triumph Spitfire Mk I
- Built
- 1962 to 1964
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- Roadster
- Engine
- I4, 1.1L
- Power
- 63 hp
- 0 to 60
- 15.5 s
- Top speed
- 92 mph
- Designer
- Giovanni Michelotti
The Triumph Spitfire Mk I was built from 1962 to 1964.
The Spitfire, the most traded version: 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.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Triumph Spitfire Mk I cost?
Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $9,967 and $12,775. The Shifty Estimate is $10,500.
What is a Triumph Spitfire Mk I worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the Spitfire is $10,500. It describes a well-kept example.
What is the most expensive Triumph Spitfire Mk I ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $31,000, for a 1964 Triumph Spitfire at Bring a Trailer. It sold on Apr 18, 2023. It showed 8,000 miles.
How many Triumph Spitfire Mk I examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 34 public sales since January 2018. 2 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $12,000 on Aug 21, 2026.
Where do Triumph Spitfire Mk I examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 19 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Hagerty Marketplace (1).
How many miles do Triumph Spitfire Mk I examples have when they sell?
Across the last 16 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 45,000 miles. The lowest showed 3,000 miles and the highest 75,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Triumph Spitfire Mk I prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Triumph Spitfire Mk I. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.