Lot details
Registration No: 4100 HJ
Chassis No: CT75710

- Subject of a comprehensive restoration by Marque experts Revington TR

- Complete with working signs, winkworth bell, air horns and spot lamps

- VHF Pye Vanguard radio in the boot, extended wing mirrors

- Dunlop RS5 road speed tyres all round

- Overdrive & Tonneau cover

- Carrying its original registration number

This fabulous TR4 was supplied to the Southend- on- Sea constabulary in May 1962 as a fast pursuit vehicle. Pictures on file whilst in service with two offices seated, copy of the Police book, "advanced driving explained "which it is featured on the cover with Inspector W H Jobson , the author and various letters and emails from the officers who drove the car whilst in service.

The car received a comprehensive restoration by Revignton TR at which point all the correct Police items were refitted. In 2013, the TR Register confirmed a restoration of this magnitude would cost in excess of £60,000. This is surely a unique opportunity to acquire a TR4 Police car with superb history.

Code named 'Zest', the TR4 was introduced in 1961 as a replacement for the TR3A. Though based on the chassis and drivetrain of its much-loved predecessor it cut a far more modern dash, thanks to an all-new Michelotti-styled body. Power was provided by Triumph's proven OHV four-cylinder engine. The capacity was, however, increased to 2138cc. Other mechanical updates included a wider track front and rear, rack and pinion steering and an all-synchromesh gearbox. The optional overdrive was now made to operate on second and third gears as well as top. There was also the option of a unique hardtop with fixed glass rear window, integral rollbar and removable centre section. A total of 40,253 TR4s were manufactured between 1961 and January 1965.