With its undeniable British charm, the Triumph TR4a IRS is a classic car that has captured the hearts of many enthusiasts over the years. This 1966 example is a testament to that enduring appeal.
The car has been carefully maintained, receiving a chassis-up restoration in 2000/01, and boasts an interior in outstanding condition, complete with original leather seats. Mechanically sound, regularly serviced and wonderfully fun to drive, this Triumph TR4a IRS offers an exciting opportunity to own a piece of British automotive history in exceptional condition.
The History and Paperwork
Built in 1966 for the foreign market
Imported to the UK in 1991
Chassis-up restoration carried out by a previous owner in 2000/01
Current owner purchased the car in 2013 - by this time the car had two previous UK owners
Some service history receipts kept by the current owner
Annual servicing, normally in the spring
Car was originally restored to rally car but was never used as such
Paperwork file includes:
V5c document
Latest MOT certificate
A small collection of invoices
The Condition
Overall bodywork in very good condition
Previously restored in 2000/2001
Black paintwork with some swirling and soft signs of use
Bright chromework, added during the current ownership
Rollbar removed by current owner
Factory-accurate wire wheels, fitted during current ownership
Shod in a set of Continental tyres
Some marks to the soft top, commensurate with use
Excellent interior
Factory-accurate leather seats are original ones from 1967, fitted by the owner
These are in excellent order, free of rips and tears
All instruments clean and well-presented
Some light signs of wear to the dashboard fascia
Underneath, the car is very solid with only light signs of wear
The Mechanics
2138cc I4 engine
4-speed manual transmission with overdrive
Mechanically sound with no issues reported by the owner
Recent service in May 2023
Valid MOT until October 2024
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