Triumph introduced its new Herald saloon in 1959, the chassis design of which became the basis for several other models and the first and best-loved of these was the Spitfire, of which nearly 280,000 were made in 18 years. 77 international articles include road and comparison tests, long term reports, touring and racing features plus full specifications and performance data. Professional advice is offered on acquiring a good used Spitfire. Models covered are the Spitfire 4, Mk. II, Mk. III, Mk. IV and the 1500.