1965 TRIUMPH TR4A

KEY FACTS

• A beloved British sports car, with a period-correct Jasmine Yellow finish and which presents in superb condition throughout, evidently benefiting from a prior restoration.
• Under the bonnet sits a 2.1-litre inline-four engine, coupled with a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. 
• It was last serviced in July 2021 by an experienced TR Register member. 
• Originally registered in Coventry, England, then exported to South Africa in 1965, it was imported back to the UK and re-registered with the DVLA in July 2021.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Triumph TR4A is finished in Jasmine Yellow paintwork, Brown leather upholstery and with smart wood trim in the cabin. 
• It features a set of 72-spoke chrome wire wheels, Koni shock absorbers, a Moto-Lita steering wheel and a fire extinguisher in the passenger footwell. 
• It will be accompanied by a folder containing its British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, Certificates of Attendance to the South African National Gathering of Triumph Sports Car Club in 2016 and 2018, a silver award from the 2016 Concours d’Elegance and several inspection records. 

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage. 
• Its resprayed finish is in excellent condition, though a few very minor blemishes can be seen on the paintwork upon close inspection. 
• Inside, its Brown leather upholstery has just a few age-related creases, but is generally superb, and the wooden dashboard trim is free of any scratches or scuffs. 
• No electrical faults have been detected. 
• The first UK MOT test was on 12 August 2021 at an indicated 1,255 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects. 

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in July 2021 at 1,250 miles, where an experienced TR Register member changed the lubricants and brake fluid.
• During the vendor’s ownership, the radiator and engine breather diaphragm have been replaced, and the front repeaters have been reconfigured from side lights to indicators.

SUMMARY

This Triumph TR4A is a charming British sports car, which has previously taken part in several national sports car club gatherings in South Africa, and which won a Concours d’Elegance silver award in 2016. It was recently serviced by a TR Register member, and is now ready for immediate use, presenting as a fine example of the breed.

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