Highlights
- Pretty Old English White car on chrome wires
- Apparently remained in same family until 2016 from the original owner's purchase in 1962
- Body-off restoration in the 1980s/90s
- Circa £6,000 spent on maintenance since 2016
- Recent new fuel pump, water pump, wiper motor
- Regular maintenance since 2016
The Appeal
The TR4 is the purest iteration of the Michelotti lines that clothed a succession of two-seater Triumphs. With its gutsy power plant and engaging handling, these cars were always a cut above their Abingdon and Rootes rivals.
This 1962 TR4 is an early one and looks particularly good in understated Old English White. We are told it received a body-off restoration in the 80s or 90s and that it continues to look good is a credit to its handful of keepers.
And ownership is where this car gets even more interesting. The first keeper retained it until 2013, passing it to a relative who kept it until 2016. It then passed through a couple of enthusiasts before the vendor acquired it in 2023. He tells us that since 2016 the car has received over £6,000 of investment including new carpets, water pump, wiper motor and fuel pump. It has, of course, been regularly serviced.
The joy of a TR is its styling and engaging, analogue driving experience. Plus the enthusiasm of a coterie of fellow owners. This car looks ready to rustle some fallen leaves in autumn before enjoying some top down summer days in 2026.
The vendor says:
"Pretty Old English White car on chrome wires. Apparently remained in same family until 2016 from the original owner's purchase in 1962. It seems an off body-off restoration may have taken place in the 1980s/90s. Circa £6,000 spent on maintenance since 2016 Recent new fuel pump, water pump, wiper motor. Regular maintenance since 2016"
History and Paperwork
- First registered 26th June 1962
- Five registered keepers in total over its 63-year history
- First Yorkshire keeper from 1962 to 2013
- Second registered keeper from 2013 to 2016
- Second keeper believed to be a relative of original registered keeper
- Third registered keeper from 2016 to 2021
- This keeper is said to have spent approximately £6,000 on upgrades
- Fourth registered keeper from 2021 to 2023
- Current registered keeper since 2023
- Mileage since 2000 appears to be about 4000 miles
- The odometer reading of circa 4000 miles is since it was replaced in circa 2000
- Total mileage since 1962 is not verifiable
- It seems an off body-off restoration may have taken place in the 1980s/90s
- Well maintained by both original and more recent registered keepers we are told
- VIN number CT10738
- Vendor has spent £3,000 on the car since acquiring it
The Condition
- Attractive Old English White paintwork in very good order
- There are some minor points to note to paintwork in photos
- These include a chip to the nearside front arch
- Bodywork in good order with generally good panel fit
- Sits on chrome wire wheels which appear to be in good order
- Chromework including bumpers presents well as shown
- Black leather interior with MX5 seats in good, lightly worn condition
- Black carpets renewed a few years ago and remain in good condition
- Upgraded walnut veneer dashboard in good general condition
- Fitted with a wood-rimmed Moto Lita steering wheel
- Black vinyl tonneau
- Hood in good working order
- Everything is reported to be in working order
- New and unused Surrey hood is also included in the sale
The Mechanics
- 2,138cc Standard-Triumph 4cyl engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Twin SU carburettors
- Regular maintenance since 2016
- Recent new water pump and fuel pump
- Wiper motor replaced since 2023
- We are told that everything works correctly
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