Sold for £22,500
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: GFU 209D
Chassis No: CTC68699
MOT: February 2022
Introduced in late 1964, the Triumph TR4A was visually distinguished by a new grille while under the skin it featured revised body-to-chassis mountings and most importantly of all independent rear suspension. Further benefiting from rack and pinion steering and disc / drum brakes, the newcomer was well received by the contemporary motoring press. Powered by a torquey 2138cc four-cylinder OHV engine allied to four-speed all synchromesh manual transmission, the two-seater was reputedly capable of 110mph and 0-60mph in 10.5 seconds.
This car -
Finished in the relatively uncommon original Triumph colour of Royal Blue (Code 56) and complemented by a newly fitted Midnight Blue vinyl interior, Shadow Blue wool carpets, Midnight Blue sun visors and static seat belts. The subject of a recent paint respray, 'GFU 209D' was also treated to a set of re-chromed bumpers with overriders, rechromed door handles / plungers and new boot hinges. Protection from the elements comes in the form of a rare and desirable factory 'Surrey' top / backlight with both steel roof mid section and removable blue vinyl soft top mid canopy.
High speed cruising is aided by a retrofitted Laycock de Normanville Type A Overdrive unit and the cockpit has been upgraded with a Mota-Lita wooden rimmed steering wheel which matches the original teak veneer dash. Riding on freshly painted original steel wheels with replacement chrome hub caps (each with new central Triumph Logo), all shod with new Michelin XZX 165R15 Tyres and inner tubes.
Under the bonnet, the four cylinder petrol engine was treated to an unleaded conversion (with new exhaust valve seats), and the vendor reports it registers 'good oil pressure'. Breathing through twin SU HS6 carburettors and upgraded with an AccuSpark Electronic Ignition unit, new C40 Dynamo and uprated water pump. A newly fitted stainless steel exhaust ensures 'GFU 209D' sounds as well as she looks!
New GAZ adjustable shock absorbers were fitted at the front, whilst the original units were replaced at the rear. Uprated 390lbs springs are fitted throughout and the handling is further enhanced by a 'Polybush' kit, quick-turn steering rack and TR6 anti roll bar to the front suspension.
By repute only driven approximately 1,000 miles since a major overhaul (costing a total of c. £13,000) which was completed in 2020. Our vendor was keen to inform us "the engine and transmission are just run in" with recent work including a change of engine oil and filter, change of gearbox and overdrive oils and all lubrication points greased in April 2021.
Offered with a lever arch file of receipts for the parts recently fitted and overhaul work completed; this true British sportscar boasts an enviable specification and sensible guide price.
For more information, please contact:
Adam Sykes
adam.sykes@handh.co.uk
07429 600332
Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 26th May, 2021
AUCTION VENUE
Imperial War Museum
Duxford
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR
AUCTION VIEWING
Tuesday 25th May from 12pm to 6pm
Wednesday 26th May 2021 from 9am
BUYERS PREMIUM
12.5% (plus VAT @ 20%)
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