TRIUMPH TR4 1963

The ultimate TR4?

No, that goes to a very talented Pistonheader who built a LS powered TR4 some years ago!

This one is a bit special too - a CP engined 6 cylinder live axle car! Converted in the early 1990s, and used for Rallying in the Paris-Peking, and Monte Carlo rallies. Originally running on triple SUs and pushing out 170 BHP.

Originally built for the US market, it spent its first 28 years in a hot climate. Repatriated in 1990.

Gearbox was converted to a Ford type 9 by a previous owner as the torque was too much for the original gearbox and Revington logic overdrive!

At some point in the first decade back in the U.K., it was converted to right hand drive. Metal dash model Red. There are photos of the car online in the past if you look up the registration number.

In 2021, I spent well over £35k with Revington TR; which included a full rally spec wiring loom, upgraded dual circuit brakes, hard top with backlight and canvas option - built in roll bar. Revington Leather, heated rally seats, and a full engine management and fuel injection system courtesy of Emerald.

Fuel system all new including a Revington stainless steel long range tank.

The plan was to keep the car, remove all the original StanPart panels - they are all as were installed at the factory in 1963, send them to be dipped and e-coated, and to store in the garage. Replace all panels with aluminium to reduce weight.

It breaks my heart, as I promised this car to my son when I’m gone, but a house purchase and renovation has revealed tens of thousands of botched work by the previous occupier.

To much to list, but briefly:

2.5 CP engine - stage one and running a standard TR5 camshaft. 176 BHP.

Updated TR6 brakes, Revington dual-circuit system and servo - synthetic brake fluid.

Revington Rally exhaust system and manifold.

Full Emerald K6 fuel injection and engine management.

Electric fan.

Brand new electronic Smiths Flight gauges.

15” Revolution wheels with 195/65/15 tyres.

Spax ajustable front shocks.

Updated, strengthened Revington chassis - updated rear leaf springs and lever dampers.

Handbrake moved to TR5/6 central tunnel position.

Cheaper than a TR5, much faster, more fun to drive, and built to be driven! Surprises all modern traffic away from the lights, and especially in-gear.

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