{"id":2772,"date":"2010-08-31T15:54:10","date_gmt":"2010-08-31T15:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/glwptest.comeze.com\/?p=2772"},"modified":"2010-08-31T15:54:10","modified_gmt":"2010-08-31T15:54:10","slug":"1964-triumph-tr4-roadster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentrylane.ca\/s\/import-inventory\/sold-import\/1964-triumph-tr4-roadster","title":{"rendered":"1964 Triumph TR4 Roadster"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 1952 the Type 20TS (often referred to as the TR1) is introduced at Earl’s Court<\/strong> Motor\u00a0Show. Built on a prewar Standard chassis and sporting a dual-carb version of the Standard\u00a0Vanguard engine, this show car looked much like the TR2s and TR3s t<\/strong>hat later followed,\u00a0although rear body styling was quite different, with a more rounded, traditional look\u00a0featuring exposed spare tire.<\/p>\n

The Triumph TR4<\/em><\/strong> was introduced in 1961. The body had been given a modern and updated appearance\u00a0by Michelotti but its drive-train and chassis were based on its TR <\/strong>redecessors. Production\u00a0lasted until 1965 when it was replaced by the TR4A<\/strong>.\u00a0The TR4<\/strong> improved performance for the little sports car. The track was enlarged and the steering\u00a0now used a rack-and-pinion unit. The transmission was now fully synchronized on all gears and\u00a0the engine was enlarged slightly. An optional Laycock de Normanville electrically operated\u00a0overdrive could be selected for second, third, and fourth gear.<\/p>\n

The TR4<\/strong> was successful both in sales and in sporting events. They could often be seen competing\u00a0in SCCA<\/em>, hill-climb, and rally events where they provided plenty of podium finishes for their\u00a0owners. The wet-sleeve engine was very convenient. The cylinder liners and pistons were easily\u00a0changed allowing the vehicle to compete under different capacity rules. Some TR4<\/strong> racers were\u00a0given a supercharger which raised the 105 bhp SAE output to over 200.<\/p>\n

This gorgeous example comes equipped with a stock 2138cc<\/strong> 4 Cylinder in-line engine.\u00a0The carburetors are twin SU’s<\/strong> with K&N<\/strong> Filters and a manual 4 Spd. transmission. The exterior\u00a0is White<\/em>, complemented by Mini light<\/em> wheels, the interior is a beautiful Red vinyl with white\u00a0piping accents. Car comes complete with a black soft<\/em> top in excellent condition and a red full Tonneau <\/strong>cover. Very nice older restoration, thousands invested, car is solid throughout. This British <\/strong>roadster runs and drives really well, very appealing to any British<\/strong> Car Enthusiast.<\/p>\n