Triumph TR4
(1961 - 1964)
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As early as 1955, when the Triumph TR3 had just been launched as the successor to the TR2, the manufacturer was already thinking about its successor. The TR4 was not presented until 1961, but in between interesting prototypes, fast racing cars and some special models were produced that have almost been forgotten. This report looks back on the period from 1955 to 1961 and tells part of the development history of the Triumph TR4, illustrated with photos that have never been shown before.
In 1961, the magazine 'hobby' "cross-examined" affordable sports cars. Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint, Fiat 1500 Spider, MG A, MG A Twin Cam, Triumph TR 3, Porsche 1600 and 1600 S, as well as Sunbeam Alpine and Mercedes-Benz 190 SL were contrasted and compared. And the winner? Read for yourself! Let's just say that although the most expensive car was almost twice as expensive as the cheapest, the best sports car scored just under 3% better than the worst. This report edits the comparison test of the time and supplements it with many contemporary photos and sales brochures of the vehicles involved. To revel in!
There was actually no urgent reason to replace the Triumph TR 3. Nevertheless, the British worked intensively with the Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti to modernize the roadster. The result was the TR 4, an all-round successful vehicle that sold a good 68,000 units and still makes the hearts of classic car fans beat faster today. This report looks back at the history of TR 4 vehicles and shows an unrestored example from 1962 in detail, including sales brochure, price list and historical photos.
The TR series had already been offering rustic roadster driving fun for almost a decade when the TR4 appeared in 1961. In comparison to its predecessor, the swiftly curved TR3A, the sports car designed by Michelotti was much more angular and practical. Despite its more modern look, however, the TR4 could not deny its roots, and the Brit liked to dance on uneven surfaces. Was it forgiven for its character flaws in the test at the time? This article quotes an original test report from the late summer of 1962 and shows the open Triumph in extensive historical images and sales material.
Current market prices for Triumph TR4
null, 101 PS, 2138 cm3
Roadster, 101 PS, 1991 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Triumph TR4
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph TR4 LHD 1964 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 23, 2014) |
TR4 LHD | 1964 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 23, 2014) | |
| Triumph TR4 1963 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (January 25, 2014) |
TR4 | 1963 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (January 25, 2014) | |
| Triumph TR4 lhd 1963 Not Sold Barons Sandown Park Sale (December 16, 2014) |
TR4 lhd | 1963 | Not Sold | Barons Sandown Park Sale (December 16, 2014) | |
| Triumph TR4 FIA (Race/Fast Road) 1963 Withdrawn Iconic Auctioneers Silverstone Festival (August 23, 2024) |
TR4 FIA (Race/Fast Road) | 1963 | Withdrawn | Iconic Auctioneers Silverstone Festival (August 23, 2024) | |
| Triumph TR4 1962 Sold Artcurial Le Mans Classic Versteigerung (July 2, 2022) |
TR4 | 1962 | Sold | Artcurial Le Mans Classic Versteigerung (July 2, 2022) | |
| Triumph TR4 1962 Sold Silverstone Auctions The Restoration Show Sale 2014 (April 12, 2014) |
TR4 | 1962 | Sold | Silverstone Auctions The Restoration Show Sale 2014 (April 12, 2014) | |
| Triumph TR4 1964 Sold Gooding & Co. Scottsdale (January 19, 2018) |
TR4 | 1964 | Sold | Gooding & Co. Scottsdale (January 19, 2018) | |
| Triumph TR4 l to rhd converted 1962 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (January 25, 2014) |
TR4 l to rhd converted | 1962 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (January 25, 2014) | |
| Triumph TR4 lhd 1963 Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 1, 2014) |
TR4 lhd | 1963 | Sold | Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 1, 2014) | |
| Triumph TR4 hardtop 1962 Sold Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Classic Car Sale 2014 (February 23, 2014) |
TR4 hardtop | 1962 | Sold | Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Classic Car Sale 2014 (February 23, 2014) |
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