Highlights
- Factory correct New White with black interior and rare Surrey Top
- Desirable IRS model with optional factory overdrive
- Restored 10 years ago including panels, paintwork and chromework
- Refurbished wheels with newish tyres
- Recent service and carburettor tune
- Large history file showing ongoing investment
- Recent voluntary MOT to March 2025
The Appeal
The TR4A hid some significant changes under discreet badges and a largely unchanged Michelotti body. Just as well, because these are very pretty cars. Those changes involved the back of the car where a new independent rear suspension (IRS) set up transformed how these cars drove.
Naturally, the TR4A is the classic Coventry convertible you want. This car retains its correct New White over black colour scheme following a restoration 10 years ago. That work is said to have included replacing many panels and refurbishing the chrome. The painted wires have also been renovated and fitted with what we are told are newish tyres. The car also has rare Surrey top. It left the factory with the desirable overdrive option.
The vendor tells us that the car has been well maintained, as evidenced by the large history file. This has included a recent service and carburettor tune. It is fitted with a stainless steel exhaust.
The TR4A is an engaging and characterful alternative roadster. This looks to be a very usable and tidy example, with scope to improve if the buyer wishes.
History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 7th April 1967
- 11 keepers from new
- Current keeper since March 2025
- Vendor states that the car has a lot of history
- Receipts folder, service manual and service booklet included
- Factory record sheet included with the vehicle confirming current colour scheme
- Restored approximately 10 years ago with supporting documentation
- New locks and keys fitted
- New unused soft Surrey top section included
- V5C
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle
- Voluntary MOT ran to 17th March 2025 with advisories to note
- VIN number CTC738030
- Workshop manual
The Condition
- All body panels were replaced during restoration we are told
- Finished in New White following older restoration
- Some chips and marks to note to paintwork and area of cracking to offside rear
- Bodywork is presentable with areas of bubbling including offside B post
- Surrey hard top which vendor says is unused finished in black
- Some age to note to hard top seals
- Chromework is said to have been replaced during restoration
- Chrome shows some light tarnish and age in photos
- Underside as shown with evidence of undersealing
- Advisories to note to underside on last voluntary MOT
- Refurbished wheels fitted with what vendor describes as “newish tyres”
- Advisory for tyre on current MOT
- Interior presents well following restoration work
- Black trim with white piping in good overall condition
- Black carpets appear to be in good order
- Veneer dashboard and wood-rimmed wheel
- Described by seller as not concours vehicle but appears in smart condition
- Modern digital radio reported to have some issues
- Vendor tells us that all gauges all work correctly
The Mechanics
- 2,138cc 4cyl engine
- Twin SU carburettors with K&N filters
- 4-speed manual transmission with overdrive
- Good oil pressure noted by seller
- Recent maintenance includes oil filter service and carburettor tune
- Stainless steel exhaust system fitted
- Described as in good, reliable and usable condition
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