Registration - MVO 985E

Chassis No. - CTC64653

M.O.T. - Exempt

Odometer - TBC

Jauntily presented inside and out, this example of Triumph’s TR4A sports vivid red bodywork, over tan leather interior and with a black hood. ‘MVO 985E’ is powered by Triumph’s 2.1-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, connected to a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive on second, third, and fourth. The ‘IRS’ in the model name refers to the independent rear suspension. Inside, it has been fitted with new Mazda seats, with inertia seatbelts added, as well as new – hard-to-source – sun visors. The exterior has seen new Hankook Ventus Prime tyres fitted in 2023, a stainless-steel exhaust added, LED lights, and electronic ignition. All has been sympathetically carried out however, and the TR4A appears to be in admirable condition for its age, with the vendor stating that the chassis is ‘good’ underneath, with seams and panel gaps all looking as they should. The wood-rimmed, three-spoke Moto Lita steering wheel complements the burlwood veneer dashboard perfectly, and the leather upholstery features red piping, matching the carpets and hand-brake surround.Jauntily presented inside and out, this example of Triumph’s TR4A sports vivid red bodywork, over tan leather interior and with a black hood. ‘MVO 985E’ is powered by Triumph’s 2.1-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, connected to a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive on second, third, and fourth. The ‘IRS’ in the model name refers to the independent rear suspension. Inside, it has been fitted with new Mazda seats, with inertia seatbelts added, as well as new – hard-to-source – sun visors. The exterior has seen new Hankook Ventus Prime tyres fitted in 2023, a stainless-steel exhaust added, LED lights, and electronic ignition. All has been sympathetically carried out however, and the TR4A appears to be in admirable condition for its age, with the vendor stating that the chassis is ‘good’ underneath, with seams and panel gaps all looking as they should. The wood-rimmed, three-spoke Moto Lita steering wheel complements the burlwood veneer dashboard perfectly, and the leather upholstery features red piping, matching the carpets and hand-brake surround.
The current owner has kept ‘MVO 985E’ for the past six years, having purchased it from Triumph specialists TR Bitz, in Cheshire, who have carried out regular servicing on the TR4A, including a clutch and gearbox service in 2022. The car shows 84,087 miles on the odometer, which the vendor believes to be genuine, though this cannot be warranted. ‘MVO 985E’ spent some years in Italy, returning to the UK in 1990, and comes with a full service history from that year onwards. Although now MOT exempt, it passed an MOT in March 2024 with no advisories. Offered for sale by the vendor with paintwork that they consider ‘average’, the rest of the car – interior, electrics, transmission, and engine – are rated as ‘good’, while the bodywork is deemed to be in ‘excellent’ condition. It comes complete with spare wheel and original owner’s handbook.

Triumph’s TR4A replaced the TR4, introduced in 1965, and sharing much of the Michelotti-designed styling of its predecessor. However, to accommodate changes to the suspension, the chassis was slightly wider than the TR4, and a fraction shorter. Power came the same 2,138cc straight four as before, despite considerations for a larger 2.5 four, or a six-cylinder unit, but with small changes to the design, power was upped to more than 100hp. Final changes saw a revised grille and bonnet badge, some changes to the chromework about the body, and smaller front bumper. It lasted until 1965, when it was replaced by the TR5.

· Very attractive example of Triumph’s TR4A.
· Regularly serviced by a Triumph specialist for the past six years
Some modern upgrades, sensitively incorporated