Highlights

Comprehensive restoration completed in 2017
Original Stanpart body shell and panels
Matching numbers
Heritage certificate and extensive documentation

The Appeal

When it hit the market in 1964, nobody was too surprised to see a car that looked so broadly similar to the TR4. However, under the bodywork, the car was quite a different vehicle. The big innovation for the TR4A was its wholly Independent Rear Suspension, with semi-trailing arms and coil springs taken from the Triumph 2000 saloon.

The result was an agile, confident-feeling sports car that was sure-footed and comfortable, powered by a perky and distinctly robust 2,138cc powerplant.

This particular 1966 car underwent a meticulous restoration, completed in 2017, which included the use of an original Stanpart body shell and panels. With only 1,157 miles on the odometer since its rebuild, this TR4A IRS offers a superb prospect for any enthusiast.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1966
Purchased 28/03/2011 for restoration
No history found prior to purchase in 2011
Restoration completed in 2017 with original Stanpart body shell and panels
Plenty of pictures of the rebuild available
Currently carries 1,157 miles on the clock
Odometer replaced with a recalibrated unit during rebuild; mileage reflects usage since being put back on the road
No service history due to low mileage since being put on the road
All necessary work has been done by the owner
MOT valid until April 2025
Complete with Heritage certificate, V5, and all bills for parts available
Original English car with all matching numbers

The Condition

Paintwork looks in very good order
Gaps not perfect, but do reflect a Triumph factory finish
Only very light paint chips and wear to the bodywork
Brightwork is contrasting nicely
Spoke wheels in good order
Soft top included, free of any rips or tears
Very good original dashboard
New wood door tops
Totally retrimmed with new carpets and door cards
Mazda reclining seats fitted
Drives as it should; all instruments and overdrive work as required

The Mechanics

2,138cc I4 powerplant
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Engine completely rebuilt with new liners and pistons
Crankshaft re-ground
Head converted to unleaded
New valves and bronze guides
Radiator recored
All new brake pipes
New pistons and seals in calipers
New discs
Poly bushes all around
Gearbox and overdrive stripped and rebuilt with parts as required
Stainless steel exhaust
All new lubricants and fluids checked and changed as appropriate
Car is reportedly in a fine state of mechanical health since the rebuild
We understand there is no work to be done and that it's ready and waiting to drive away

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