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Triumph Spitfire
The Spitfire was the second definitive British roadster from the 60’s, and according to most car fans, it is much cooler than the MG B. They share the same mechanics, modest power and performance. However, the Spitfire got its name from a World War II fighter plane. It had an aggressive, sportier design with lower sides and a sharper front end.
Triumph presented this legendary roadster in 1962. It came with a diminutive, 1.1-liter four-cylinder engine with 63 HP. Over the years, the power grew, thanks to a 1.5-liter engine with 71 HP and more torque. These changes improved the driving dynamics. As all other British roadsters, the biggest market was the U.S.
Triumph produced 314,000 Spitfires with most of them ended up in America. The high production numbers make the Spitfire is easy to find and relatively inexpensive, too. Some decent examples cost below the $10,000 mark and for $15,000, you can purchase one of their perfect late models with the hardtop option.