Highlights

Factory optional extra overdrive and wire wheels
Garaged and serviced annually throughout the vendor's ten-year tenure
Voluntarily MOT tested, passed in March 2024
Comprehensive history file with restoration details and photographs
Full complement of wet weather equipment, three options in all, including a rare original Blue Surrey hard top
Recently installed driving lamp bar and spot lights
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate

The Appeal

The mid-'60s were a golden era for open-topped sports cars. The once dominant British manufacturers were faced with burgeoning competition from overseas, and all were ultimately vying for dominance in the bountiful US export market. Triumph recognised the need to modernise its excellent yet rather old-fashioned TR4, so did away with the practically prehistoric Hotchkiss drive system with a live rear axle and leaf springs. Semi-trailing arm independent rear suspension was introduced, and Triumph was keen to point this out, adding a sizeable 'IRS' badge to the rear of its new TR4A.

This 1964 example has been well cared for and is offered in highly usable condition. The vendor tells us:

"1967 Triumph TR4A (Overdrive) in white with original black upholstery. I have owned this car for approximately 10 years and decided to put this up for sale as I don't have the time to give it the TLC it deserves. The car has been kept in my garage under cover and has been serviced every year. MOT done in March 2024 for transparency, with all documents/ receipts/ log book/ workshop manual and restoration details (including photos).

"This car is perfect for an enthusiast who either wants to drive as is or to invest money in order to restore to a greater standard. I inherited this car from my father who passed away in 2014. over the years, I've spend approximately £5k restoring the most needed areas of the car for it to be mechanically sound. Only cosmetic work is required if you want this car to be of very high standard."

The History and Paperwork

UK market RHD example registered in 1967
Owned by the current owner for approximately ten years, inheriting it from their father
MOT valid until March 2025; exempt from MOT and road tax
Next MOT due: 17th March 2025
64,439 miles indicated
Comprehensive documentation including log book, workshop manual, and restoration details with photos
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate
All invoices from the original restoration included in the sale

The Condition

Highly original and well-kept
Offered in very presentable, usable order
Comes with 3 tops: original blue Surrey hard top (very rare), soft top (tonneau cover), and fully retractable soft top
Minimal signs of corrosion around the vehicle
Spots of micro bubbling along the rear left and right wings
Recently installed driving lamp bar and lights
Wire wheels (including spare)
Original seats and upholstery
Retro Bluetooth stereo and speakers
Luggage rack

The Mechanics

2.1-litre (2,138cc) inline-four petrol
Four-speed manual transmission with overdrive
Dual exhaust system installed
Recently serviced and maintained annually throughout current ownership
Spare steering wheel and other mechanical parts included in the sale

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