1961 Triumph TR4 For Sale

1961 Triumph TR4 - an early US-market example which is reportedly one of the first 1, 000 imported to the country. Converted to right-hand drive during a refurbishment in 2008, it has had approximately 12k miles added since, though its total mileage is unknown. The car is powered by its original 2, 138cc inline four, retains a number of early TR4 features as described below, and received a fresh repaint in 2016. Its sale includes a British Motor Industry Heritage Certificate along with a V5 in my name.

Originally Signal Red, the body received a colour change to white and was repainted again in mid-2016. The bodywork is straight and includes an early “short bulge” bonnet and the boot lid has been restored to its original prop–rod setup. Any exterior corrosion visible at the time of the refurbishment was repaired, replaced, or treated according to the buyer we purchased from.

Chrome is shown from multiple angles including the early grille with three vertical bars. Exterior lighting has been converted to LEDs aside from the headlamps and front parking lights. Minilite-style banana spoke wheels are currently mounted and the car’s original-style stamped steel wheels are also available by separate negotiation. These are fitted with older radials and beauty rings.

The older fabric soft top is showing its age through wrinkling and some discoloration of the plastic windows. No major damage is apparent, but would benefit from replacement. The condition of the folding frame and webbing is also shown. Wind-up windows were new for the TR4, and one is fiddly to operate because of a faulty guide track.

New door and window seals are included and installed.

Originally red, the early-pattern seats have been reupholstered in black with contrasting piping. Early features include sun visor brackets, the side-mounted handbrake location and a painted steel dash with polished panels. Charcoal-coloured carpeting is said to be correct and shows some very minor staining. The working headlight dip switch has not been relocated and remains mounted in the passenger foot well, while some rust is visible above the pedal box on the driver’s side foot well.

The car was fitted with the optional heater, and the cowl-mounted fresh air vent is shown to be operational. Manual windscreen washers remain present but are not connected. The dash, steering rack and throttle pedal for a conversion back to left-hand drive have been retained and are again available by separate negotiation.

The original 2, 138cc inline-four is equipped with twin SU carburettors venting through original-style air cleaners and paired to a 4-speed manual transmission. Performance is strong and smooth with no smoke or notable leaks aside from minor seepage at the rear main seal.

The car operates a solid rear axle as opposed to the independent rear end of some later US-market TR4s. All fluids were currently to manufacturer specs, and DOT 5 brake fluid is currently being used in the brake and clutch hydraulic systems. Under-body photos detail the floors, rockers and outriggers as well as relatively fresh black paint on frame rails and some minor overs-pray from the recent paintwork.

Body and chassis numbers are visible in the gallery below and verified by the British Motor Industry Heritage Certificate along with matching engine #CT-1125E. The original colour scheme is also noted as well as November 1961 build and ship dates. The odometer reads just under 10k miles but the seller emphasises that total mileage is unknown, as neither records from the 2008 work or any prior history are available.

The car is available for viewing by appointment only and is highly recommended. Vehicle currently in Lightwater, Surrey.

Please contact Patrick Martin on the details below

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