1962 Triumph TR4 - Family owned 48 years, Low Mileage, California Black Plates The writing in the original TR-4 sales brochure is brilliant. Below is a brief excerpt describing the driving experience. The TR-4 “has what engineers call ‘high torque at a low rpm.’… whether you’re going 30 or 110…. You can let ‘er rip when you climb, haul, cruise or pass another car. The TR-4 actually goes from 0 to 50 mph in just 7.75 seconds! You’ll have a lot more power for ‘bread and butter’ driving at lower speeds. You’ll stick to the road better, with a smoother ride. You’ll find the TR-4 easier to handle–far more responsive than a car with power steering. And run more easily through all the gears - even shift into first while moving.” The “four major engineering innovations” separating it from the most influential sports car of the past decade are “higher torque, a wider track, lighter, more precise rack-and-pinion steering, and synchromesh on all forward gears…. The TR-4 also stops as well as it goes. The front brakes are the famous disc-type, the kind that never fade. The rear brakes are track-tested ‘drum type.’” The “steering is light–as effortless as power steering, and a good deal more direct and positive. Only 3 turns of the wheel take the TR-4 lock to lock.” The exquisite design of the TR-4 is the work of Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti, famous for his work with Ferrari, Lancia, and Maserati. This car is finished in the original Powder Blue exterior with a Shadow Blue interior and white piping. One of my favorite features of the car are the rare, jewelry-like, convex Jaeger Le Coutre gauges and the diamond patterned stainless steel center console. These gauges with the bubble glass were a carryover from the TR3 model and appeared only on early 1962 model year TR-4’s. The TR-4 metal dashes were all painted white, with early cars having stainless trim and later cars black. In 1964 a wood veneered dash was offered as an option. Mechanically the car runs and drives well with excellent oil pressure (~65 lb. at idle). The car only has 66k. miles. At 58k. miles the transmission was rebuilt and a new clutch, pressure plate, and pilot bearings installed. Most recently, a new exhaust system was fitted. The car was looked over by a Triumph expert who commented the engine runs extremely well and the body and frame are incredibly rust-free. The windshield has the original stamping and is in great condition.This car comes with a new white convertible top. Recently the original steel wheels were refinished and fitted with new tires. The spare still has the original white wall Dunlop Gold Seal tire. Below is a summary of the entire service history for the car. The original bill of sale, warranty book, brochure, and black California license plates remain with the car. The car is available for inspection in Glendora, California. I am planning to advertise the car locally as well and reserve the right to end the auction at any time. Vehicle is sold as-is, where-is with no warranties expressed or implied. All trades considered. Car underwent a full re spray. The aero screens were attached to an extra windshield frame no modification to the car. The original frame has had all new rubbers installed and is in very good condition. To install the windshield is done very easy just remove the two top windshield bolts and lift the assembly off. The aero screens are a lot of fun to drive with on a nice day a whole different experience. This is by far the best TR4 I have seen and we have enjoyed this car.I have some extra prats that will go with the car Complete Service History: 05/03/1962 – 500 miles – Ed Fawcett Triumph – service, lic. brackets, chk rt. door rattle, squeak in hood, turn ind. sticks, poor mileage (tune), install TR4 radio No date – 503 miles – change oil, lube chassis, change transmission fluid, change differential fluid 05/14/1962 – 781 miles – Ed Fawcett Triumph – balance front& rear wheels 05/27/1962 – 1,006 miles – lube front chassis 07/18/1962 – 2,170 miles – Ed Fawcett Triumph – 2k mile service, lube chassis 09/18/1962 – 3,218 miles – Ed Fawcett Triumph – 3k mile service, change oil, lube chassis, chk radio, door & top bow rattle, oil pressure relief valve rattles, tune, install door mirror 01/10/1963 – 4,324 miles – lube chassis 05/01/1963 – 5,984 miles – Ed Fawcett Triumph – 5k service, change oil & filter & chassis, clean air cleaner, lube covered springs, repair brakes, steering column rattle 07/05/1963 – 7,403 miles – change oil & chassis, clean air cleaner 08/01/1963 – 8,466 miles – Ed Fawcett Triumph – lube chassis, repair clutch, install sunvisors 08/28/1963 – 8,718 miles – replace mufflers 11/11/1963 – 9,594 miles – Ed Fawcett Triumph – change oil& chassis, chk window rattle, chk steering, new generator, chk steering, heater sticking, fix horn, chk spare 01/23/1964 – 11,143 miles – lube chassis 02/10/1964 – 11,667 miles – Ed Fawcett Triumph – 10k mile service, change oil & filter, lube chassis, pts, cond, plugs, needles 02/25/1964 – 12,399 miles – Ed Fawcett Triumph – lube chassis, replace defective mufflers as needed 05/02/1964 – 13,806 miles – lube chassis 06/17/1964 – 14,609 miles – Ed Fawcett Triumph – change oil& chassis 07/03/1964 – new battery 08/30/1964 – 16,388 miles – Ed Fawcett Triumph – change oil, lube chassis 01/15/1965 – 18,065 miles – Ed Fawcett Triumph – new pts, plugs, condenser, adjust brakes, chk tappets, chk oil pressure, & lube chassis 01/18/1965 – 18,129 miles – Ed Fawcett Triumph – repair clutch, new cover, plate, & pin 02/25/1965 – 18,704 miles – Ed Fawcett Triumph – replace leaking manifold gaskets 05/10/1965 – Ed Fawcett Triumph – repair, new rr fender, lid, taillight, ariel, medallion 05/21/1965 – Ed Fawcett Triumph – replace inner & outer wheel seal, shoes, filter 04/06/1966 – 23,437 miles – Ed Fawcett Triumph – 24k service, new upper ball joints, plugs, filter 04/12/1966 – Babe’s Muffler – new left muffler 03/13/1967 – Ed Fawcett Triumph – new bar, guard, tube,& rim 03/17/1967 – Alongi Bros. – new front bumper 06/12/1967 – 29,114 miles – Larry’s Foreign Car Service – new gearbox mnts, inner whl. bearings, exchange wheels 07/14/1967 – 30,590 miles – Holiday Motors – replace fan belt 08/21/1969 – 37,220 miles – Larry’s Foreign Car Service – repair gear shift boot 07/14/1971 – 41,765 miles – Larry’s Foreign Car Service – change oil & filter, flush transmission fluid, new starter, manifold gaskets 07/21/1971 – 41,836 miles – horn repair 08/02/1971 – New tires, balance wheels 11/02/1971 – 42,500 miles – tires 02/14/1972 – Cousins Battery Shop – new battery 03/30/1972 – 43,320 miles – Foreign Car Repair Center – change oil & filter, adjust brake & clutch 04/20/1972 – 43,679 miles – Foreign Car Repair Center – lube chassis, chk gas leak, tighten sending unit & filler pipe 09/15/1972 – 44,543 miles – Foreign Car Repair Center – change oil, reset points, new fan belt 04/04/1973 – 45,216 miles – Foreign Car Repair Center – change oil, wire trailer hitch 05/09/1974 – 47,842 miles – Foreign Car Repair Center – change oil 11/06/1979 – 55,882 miles – Larry’s Foreign Car Service – change oil, new ball joints, control arm bushings, & voltage regulator 03/05/1980 – Ross Tire Service – mount & balance tire 10/08/1980 – 56,538 miles – Larry’s Foreign Car Service – 500 mi. service front end, needs tires 01/14/1982 – 56,964 miles – Larry’s Foreign Car Service – major service, new plugs/wires, new hoses & distributor cap/rotor, flush engine, tune, repair radiator, new generator belt 01/14/1983 – 57,200 miles – new front control arm bushings, align front end 06/16/1983 – 57,577 miles – rr generator system 07/12/1983 – 57,802 miles – adjust generator, new fan & pulley 04/15/1985 – new battery 07/31/1986 – 58,870 miles – new outer tie rod ends & control arm bushings 08/05/1986 – 58,894 miles – rebuild transmission, new clutch disc, pressure plat, t/o brg, pilot brg, trans. mounts, motor mounts, carb kit, clutch master & slave, oil change – total $2,183.25 09/03/1986 – new tires 10/03/1986 – new choke cable 10/24/1986 – 59,486 miles – new brake master cyl. 08/26/1987 – 60,051 miles – new fan belt, oil change 02/22/1988 – 60,290 miles – new thermostat, radiator repaired 05/25/1989 – 60,829 miles – flush brake system, change oil 09/14/1989 – 61,019 miles – new rear brake shoes, new rear wheel cyl.s, change oil 01/15/1998 – The Roadster Factory – new soft top & stiffener kit 02/22/1999 – The Roadster Factory – brake caliper repair kit 03/12/1999 – Long Motor Co. – adaptor for spin on oil filter 06/11/2001 – Triumphs Only – starter solenoid 06/28/2001 – New battery 2013 – Wheel Techniques, Sunnyvale, CA – Original steel wheels refinished 2013 – Bridges Tire, Burlingame, CA – New tires mounted 2014 – Collins Classics, Burlingame, CA – New brake master cylinder 2014 – Collis Classics, Burlingame, CA – Complete new exhaust system installed 2015 – Interstate battery, Burlingame, CA – New battery Rallye plaques: Crazy Man's Criss Cross '63 De Boondocks VII |