The Triumph Spitfire 4

Engine: Four-cylinder, 69.3 x 76 mm. (1,147 c.c.). Pushrod-operated overhead valves. 9.0-to-1 compression-ratio. 63 (net) b.h.p. at 5,750 r.p.m.

Gear ratios: 1st, 15.40 to 1; 2nd, 8.87 to 1; 3rd, 5.73 to 1; top, 4.11 to 1.

Tyres: 5.20 x 13 Dunlop C41 “Gold Seal” tubeless, on bolt-on steel disc wheels.

Weight: 14.25 cwt. (kerb weight).

Steering ratio: 3.75 turns, lock-to-lock.

Fuel capacity: 8 gallons. (Range approximately 263 miles.)

Wheelbase: 6 ft. 11.5 in.

Track: Front, 4 ft. 1.25 in.; rear, 4 ft. 0.5 in.

Dimensions: 12 ft, 1.25 in. x 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. t11 in. (hood-up, unladen).

Price: £530 (£640 19s. 7d. inclusive of purchase tax). As tested: £654 5s. 5d.

Makers: Standard-Triumph International, Ltd., Coventry, Warwickshire, England.