Highlights

Well-sorted rally evocation
Fitted with rollover bar and uprated front brakes
Smart exterior
Only five previous keepers: previous keeper owned 34 years
Voluntary MOT valid until 5 August 2027: Continuous MOTs 2007-2015, all passed, MOT tested 2020, 2023 and 2026
Surrey backlight and vinyl roof
Matching numbers UK home market car
Vendor reports an exhilarating driving experience

The Appeal

Introduced in 1961, the Triumph TR4 paired the strong performance, open-air appeal and motorsport heritage of the TR3A with a wider, more modern body designed by famed designer Giovanni Michelotti. Upgrades included wind-down windows, a larger boot and a curved dashboard ahead of the larger interior. Underneath, the larger 2.2-litre engine improved performance, an all-synchromesh gearbox made gear changes smoother, and rack-and-pinion steering enhanced steering feel and response.

The TR4 also performed well in motorsports, and the Triumph factory ran rally cars, which have inspired this rally evocation, which was created by the seller after they purchased it in 2023, making them the sixth owner. Outside, the bumpers have been removed (but retained) and a rollover bar has been fitted, and the car comes with magnetic removable door roundels. The interior has a similarly purposeful look, yet retains its charming white enamelled dashboard and original blue seats.

Beneath the bonnet, the car retains its original, torquey engine and factory-fitted overdrive, while the front brakes have been uprated. The seller states that the“car drives well with the lusty torque that the original engine provides, stops very well, and the gears change precisely and overdrive engages smoothly”.

The car has been kept in a garage by the current owner, driven sparingly over winter, and inspected and serviced annually. The chassis and body present well, and benefit from anti-rust treatment. The car comes with its original steel hard top, which has been restored.

This is a purposeful and eye-catching rally evocation that offers an engaging drive and everyday drivability.

Key Information

Mileage: 84,405 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt; voluntary MOT valid until 5 August 2027
Technical specs: 2,138cc 100hp 4-cylinder petrol, 4-speed manual with overdrive on 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears
Paperwork: V5C, numerous invoices and receipts, workshop manual

The Detail

Rally evocation, created in 2024
Wedgewood Blue exterior
De-bumpered (bumpers provided with car)
Wire wheels
Removable magnetic door roundels
Restored original steel hard top with removable centre section
Amber front fog lights
Blue interior with white piping
White enamelled dashboard
Interior rally equipment includes Brantz tripmeter, stopwatch and clock, and map light
Roll bar fitted: additional roll over bar supplied (see picture)
Red static seat belts fixed to roll bar
Uprated front brakes
Kenlowe electric fan
Electronic ignition
Recent Vredestein tyres fitted
Halogen headlights fitted

Factory-fitted overdrive on 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears
High-level brake light fitted

Previous work includes:

Wheel wells cleaned, and loose under seal removed
Surface rust debrided, treated with rust converter, anti-rust primer and underseal, then painted and Waxoyled
Paint has had some localised refreshment
Main beam light switch re-wired to a flick switch to right of steering wheel, together with switches for horn, fogs and rear reversing lamp
MOT exempt; voluntary MOT valid until 5 August 2027

Most recent work:

08/26 - owner carried out oil and filter change and fitted new air filters

08/26 – £210.32 – North Cowton Service Station (Invoice #129213)

Wiring in number plate and front fog lights

08/26 - £282.00 - The Classic Car Workshop Ltd

Wired reversing light
Fitted hardtop roof

06/24 – £131.40 – Ring Road Garage (Invoice #9553)

New front brake discs and pads, and front flexi pipe

06/24 – £54.00 – Ring Road Garage (Invoice #9531)

Bearing pack

06/24 - £262 - Classical Gas Restorations

Fit rear roll-over bar
Fit high-level brake light
Fit window regulator and channels
Rewire headlight dip switch

06/23 - £981 - The Classic Car Workshop Ltd

Adjusted and tuned carburettors
Adjusted Surrey roof top
Oil, filter and plugs
Adjusted steering column and fitted bushes

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