Introduction
Kevin Lou Jacutan
The TR4 not only looks great, thanks to Michelotti's styling, it goes like the clappers too!
The Triumph TR4 was first introduced in 1961 and production continued until 1965. The 4 was based on the chassis and drivetrain of its predecessor the TR3, but significantly restyled and modernised by Giovanni Michelotti. Modern featured such as roll-up windows in place of the previous side-curtains were fitted and an angular rear boot increased the storage capacity considerably for a sports car. The car is powered by the pushrod standard inline-four engine, with capacity at 2.1L.
This example is coming out of 6 years ownership, some great history with the car, and just 1 previous owner. On top of that, the engine was rebuilt in 2016 making it a real catch.
This auction listing was written from information supplied by Kevin after meeting Alastair the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Hi Alastair
When you had the engine work carried out were the crank oil seals updated or renewed or does it still retain the old scroll type seal as these can leak when the engines not running?
regards
John
John, thank you for your technical question. To be honest I don’t know for sure if they were changed or not. Looking at the receipts for the work, it is all itemised in the pictures in the listing but I have been through them myself just now and wasn’t sure if the Head Gasket Set or Bottom End Gasket Set might refer to what you mention? If so they were both replaced. The car doesn’t lose oil/leak when not running. I hope this helps. Please let me know if I can help with anything else.
Alastair
Hi again, your confirmation of no oil leakage means there probably isn’t any issues with the seals or any crankcase compression due to any breather blockages, so thanks again.
John
Hi Alastair, when you had the engine work done in 2016 did they convert to take unleaded fuel ?
And what other components have been replaced ?
Thanks for the question. The car takes Unleaded but I chose to use Super Unleaded , as that was recommended to me and I have had no problems with it. Regarding other components that have been replaced, there have been plenty. There are pictures of the actual receipts in the listing and that have them all itemised but as a brief summary – new radiator and coolant, new tyres and hubs, water pump, dynamo, heater control and hoses, pistons and liners, big end bearings, head and bottom end gaskets, solenoid, door catch.
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards
Alastair
Yes, that’s great. Thank You.
Hi – in the description it mentions that the sills and floors have been replaced/welded in the past, can you provide more details please?
Plus are there any current signs of corrosion in the sills and chassis?
Thanks for the question Rob. The sills were completely replaced before I bought the car but the floors weren’t. I paid to have the seats and carpets removed and new floors welded into place. There are no signs of corrosion in the sills or chassis. I hope this helps. Many thanks. Alastair
Hi – is there any particular mechanical or chassis repairs that you are aware of that need doing to ensure the car is road worthy?
Thanks for the question Roy. This is a simple question for me to answer as the car is road worthy already. I hope this helps. Many thanks, Alastair
Hi,
Any leaks from the roof at all?
Hi Phil, the roof itself doesn’t leak at all and is in very good condition. In heavy rain, water might enter where the door windows meet the roof. I think this is similar to all classic cars with folding roof. FYI, I usually only take the car out in the dry and normally store and drive the car with the roof folded away. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need any more information.
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Knutsford
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