The story
Triumph gave the little Spitfire a fastback roof and a smooth six-cylinder engine from its big saloon. The shape came from the Spitfires that raced at Le Mans. It was fast, refined and looked far more expensive than it was.
Inside
A walnut dash, a snug two-seat cabin and an opening rear hatch. The engine's heat comes through on a summer day.
In period colours
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The power bulge on the bonnet is there because the six-cylinder engine would not fit under the Spitfire's.
Meanwhile, in 1966
England won the World Cup at Wembley.
Best-selling single of 1966: Green, Green Grass of Home by Tom Jones
Before you buy a 1960s car
- Check the sills, floorpans, wheel arches and the bottom of the doors for rust.
- Ask for any old MOT certificates, service records and bills.
- Parts for popular cars are often available from specialists, but trim and body panels can be hard to find.
General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.
Rivals of its day
Picked automatically: cars on sale at the same time with similar size, speed and price.
See the real thing
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Today's money: the launch price adjusted for inflation to 2026, using the Office for National Statistics price index.