The Triumph TR4 – The Real Speedster

The triumph TR4 is the old-fashioned sports car, which has amazing looks, allure, craggy mechanicals and plenty of additional parts. This car was first shown in 1961 at a motor show in London, by standard triumph motor company and was considered the best and most stylish car among all other cars of 1960s. The designer of this car is the famous Michelotti, who is one of the biggest sports car designers of the 20^th century.

This car was the replacement of TR3, hence, shared many body parts with the earlier design. However, the winding windows stopped the noise of roll up windows and straight lines gave a modern and comfortable look to this car. Many people all around the world who poses the passion of keeping vintage cars love the classic TR4. This design was the last of four cylinders until the TR7 came with new design and equipment. TR4 had a 2138cc engine, servo brakes, pinion-and-rack steering and seats for only two people. The earlier designs had problems such as open cockpit; roll up windows, difficult interior, improper ventilation system and less luggage space. Keeping these problems in mind, the Italian designer Michelotti designed TR4 that had fine body, is easy to use and comfortable.

This model has a ‘Surrey Top’ that can be easily removed from the top whenever the driver wants.   This car has four gears, with a slightly enlarged engine. Forty-eight lace wire wheels are used in this car and can be painted as the color of the car or in silver, chrome or matte.

TR4 became very famous in the sporting events as well as in sales. Enthusiasts used this car at rally events, hill climbing and SCCA competition. There was no difficultly experienced in changing the cylinder liners and pistons and the wet sleeve engine was very expedient.

During 1965, the TR4 was again modified and became TR4A. The dissimilarity between TR4 and TR4A was the independent rear suspension and stylish frame. Six cylinders called TR250, during 1968, later replaced this four cylinders car. These TRs were suitable for sports racing drivers that desire comfort over performance. It not only gained fame and success in whole Europe but also in the U.S.