Paul Harvey Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auctions/latest-classic-car-catalogue/saturday-4th-april-2015/1964-triumph-tr4-barn-find/ looks half decent and quite complete if it makes a sensible price claimed matching numbers, nice colour and valuable factory options immaculate passenger grab handle suggests reasonably careful previous use aftermarket seats and steering wheel but otherwise might be relatively unmolested PS. the towbar doesn't count as a valuable factory option Edited March 25, 2015 by Paul Harvey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Paul, I noticed that car a few days ago and had the same thoughts as you - specifically on the condition of the passenger grab rail. Seems like such a small point but, as you say, very indicative of its care over the years. Unless he was either unsociable and/or seldom carried passengers! Plus - original crankcase breather system complete and in fair nick. AlanR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Presumably he carried passengers, he replaced both seats! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
signalredshaker Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Is that a fire extinguisher hung from the two straps attached to the rear air cleaner? Looks like a pretty good buy and no doubt the winning bid will again surprise everyone. And that swage line! Straight as a die! (I wonder what the other side is like). James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Have the door strikers been sprayed over? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marko Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I have inspected this car (it's not mine btw!!) The car also has an A Type overdrive fitted. The inner rear wings, front inner wings and shell is remarkable condition, floors lovely a very unmolested project. The towbar is hideous but the chassis looks really good. It was last on the road in 1977 when it was parked away. There is lots to love about the car and It was apparently running last september when the vendor moved it from one barn to another (to get it away from his ex wife!) they apparently connected a local fuel supply (can) and it fired up! The number plate, which I'm told is a middlesex?? 1953 plate must have been put on the car in the 70's as the original number plate is detailed on a grubby invoice found in the glovebox - B plate..... What will it make - who knows, I suspect it may settle between £8k - £10k?? Any guesses.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I have inspected this car (it's not mine btw!!) The car also has an A Type overdrive fitted. The inner rear wings, front inner wings and shell is remarkable condition, floors lovely a very unmolested project. The towbar is hideous but the chassis looks really good. It was last on the road in 1977 when it was parked away. There is lots to love about the car and It was apparently running last september when the vendor moved it from one barn to another (to get it away from his ex wife!) they apparently connected a local fuel supply (can) and it fired up! The number plate, which I'm told is a middlesex?? 1953 plate must have been put on the car in the 70's as the original number plate is detailed on a grubby invoice found in the glovebox - B plate..... What will it make - who knows, I suspect it may settle between £8k - £10k?? Any guesses.... The condition of this TR4 being so good, with the Overdrive and Surrey top is just what the enthusiast is looking for. Especially in a mainly original condition, seats and sundries excepted, its a rarity. looking at the imports that are out there at 5 6 and more K, I think your 10K estimate may be exceeded. But prices are always surprising, I looked at what had sold there in the recent past and was amazed at the price of the to me, awful micro cars! I have renovated a few TR's but an original one like this is unique. Factory finish I think is unattainable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) One to preserve and not a full blown restoration, so let's hope it goes to the right buyer. Cheers Andrew Edited March 27, 2015 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Harvey Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 If I didn't already have my 4A I'd be all over this one. Check original colours (probably already correct) but it may well have been resprayed before as stillp suggests. Check the doors, bonnet and boot close correctly. UK supplied, matching numbers, wires, overdrive and Surrey Top. Careful strip and reassemble with cellulose respray and correct interior. Everything could be done by a competent amateur, even me, except the final paint. You have a £25k car, and more importantly, you have a car you can enjoy every day of the year. This is EXACTLY what I would want as a starting point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Hmm should have bought it when I had the chance a while ago. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Agreed has to go to a sympathetic home. Very tempting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
signalredshaker Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 The quote "You have a £25k car, and more importantly, you have a car you can enjoy every day of the year" may well be something of an understatement, given the rarity of sypathetically brought back to the road cars such as this. Would I want the reponsibility of restoring it? No, as I dont follow the "patina" brigade.. Would I like to covet it? Yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 As they say ( find another) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Agreed has to go to a sympathetic home. Very tempting! Should the new owner wish to keep the car much as it is, and do light restoration only, I have a set of original TR4 seats and trim in excellent condition that would be the ideal replacement for those bucket seats. (unless, Pete, you still want them) AlanR Edited March 27, 2015 by TR 2100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gaz2trs Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Yep there only original once as they say ????nice find when is the auction Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gaz2trs Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 If only that triumph vitesse 3 doors away from my house was a tr that's been in the garage 30 years I would of taken it off there hands just keep looking ???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sadman Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 As the 2nd owner of a '66 4A, (bought in Sept. 79) whoever is lucky enough to get this beast, I'd say keep it as original as possible. Mine's got as of this afternoon 11038miles on the clock, mot's to back it up, with new tyres, (the original ones had perished), new exhaust, (the original silencer,cross box, had rusted from inside out) & new front brake calipers (the original had seized beyond repair) everything else as it came out of the factory. Yes the car does occaisionaly get driven, usually to get its mot & 1 charity show in Kenilworth, plus the owner gets a lot of earache from 'er indoors, (you think more of that car etc) I think there's more turtle wax on it than paint! Doug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Everything could be done by a competent amateur, even me, except the final paint. Why not the paint Paul? It's not rocket science or brain surgery, particularly in cellulose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Yep there only original once as they say nice find when is the auction Next Saturday 4th April. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saggy Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 OK so how about this one then??? http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C598383 http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 If I thought I could get away with it with SWBO, I am very tempted by the blue Alfa Guilietta Spider on the same auction site. I had a 1600 version in the early 70s - beautiful car even if it did leak like a sieve and rust away while you looked at. Went like stink for what it was and handled like a dream. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Could someon identify the make of spot lamp on this car? They seem to fit "just right" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graeme Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Could someon identify the make of spot lamp on this car? They seem to fit "just right" Peter, They look like Lucas 576 spotlamps. Cheers Graeme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoTim Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) Might be like these... (Possibly Lucas Pathfinder) http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C487662 Edited April 1, 2015 by TorontoTim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Might be like these... (Possibly Lucas Pathfinder) http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C487662 I've got a pair of the one on the left in the pic; came with my '250 in 2002 and have been placed into storage following road debris breakage and a very fortunate find on ebay of a replacement lens. They were never wired in, just looked pretty so I have no idea how well they light the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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