[TR] Spitfire build quantity

[John Macartney]

In a recent VTR e-zine, the following statement was made about the Spitfire.

'Long looked upon as the "entry level" Triumph, the Spitfire has been popular for a many years. Its
popularity and affordability made it the longest running Triumph production (1962-1980) and the
largest production numbers (314,332) of any Triumph produced. '

I don't know who wrote this but that person's info is more than misleading. The Spitfire was by no 
means the largest produced in terms of absolute production numbers at 314,332 units.of which US take 
was 139719 units - or 44%
The most-produced car by Standard Triumph post-war was the Herald at 626329 units. The US offtake 
for Herald was 23656 units - or 3.8%
My information source was work I undertook at BMIHT Gaydon some years ago in which Michael Cook's 
book "Triumph Across America" was very helpful in apportioning US content.

Jonmac

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