1968 Triumph TR4A IRS

According to TR4 register records, this car is the last right hand drive TR4a built, it is also in a rare colour only used in the last year of production, making it a very desirable example, and thats before we point out its an IRS Independent Rear Suspension) model.

This TR4a was restored a few years ago by a previous owner, to a very good standard and it is believed to have had many new parts fitted during the work, but sadly on his passing the car was sold and most of the paperwork lost so we dont know exactly what was replaced.

The current owner has not had it too long, but having decided to move on to a personal dream car this and another are available.

Re-painted in the original and rare Valencia Blue, a colour only available in the last year of production, the finish is very good with a deep shine and only the odd stone chip around the car. The panels are also excellent with no dings or marks to the metalwork and good shut lines around the panels.

The roof has a refurbished frame and new mohair hood, and matching tonneau cover. the three vinyl windows in the hood are very good and nice and clear.

The previous owner fitted new wire wheels which remain in good condition and are fitted with a recent set of Nankang tyres which have near new tread.

The bumpers and overriders have excellent chrome with a beautiful reflective surface, and the badges are good. The sidelight plinths do have some pitting and the fuel cap chrome is worn in the centre.

The interior is in very good condition, having been recovered in dark vinyl with white piping and the diaphragm webbing replaced the seats look excellent. The door cards have also been replaced and look very good.

The carpets have also been replaced so are in great shape, and the wooden dashboard looks superb with great lacquer and no cracks or damage. The speedo shows 21,629 miles, but it is assumed this is actually 121,629. It has a beautiful wood rim MotoLita steering wheel which matches the colour of the dash perfectly and is in great condition.

Much of the chassis and floor pan has been under sealed during the restoration process, and the exhaust looks like it was replaced at this time. Being an IRS car has the later redesigned suspension for much improved ride and handling. It is also fitted with the desirable overdrive gearbox which can be used in 2md, 3rd and 4th gear.

Under the bonnet, the engine bay is very clean and we can see many new parts including the fuel pump and radiator and the engine is fitted with twin SU carburettors. The inner wings and bulkhead are very clean and show the new paint from the restoration.

We are told by the owner that it runs and drives very well.

Thanks to the TR4 register we know this is the last right hand drive TR4a built (3 left hand drive expert cars followed down the line) but sadly with the loss of the paperwork file we dont know much about the Triumph’s history, only that it had a major restoration in the last few years which would have involved stripping much of the car down to respray it and the rebuild used many new parts.

This is a marvellous example of a TR4a, the condition is superb, IRS and overdrive spec are perfect and in a rare colour with significant place in the models history, there is much to recommend about this car.

Being over 40 years old it is MOT exempt, but we would always suggest buyers put a new purchase through the test for their own piece of mind.

We estimate this TR4A to fetch between £24,000 - £28,000 in auction.

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