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Triumph TR4
Catalogue information
LastDodo number
1374341
Area
Model cars
Title
Triumph TR4
Brand
Manufacturer
Collection
Number
VA11500
Car brand
Model
Variant
Type
Scale
Colour
Production year of the model car
2010
Number produced
2500
First year of production original car
1961
Country of origin of the model
China
Barcode / EAN / UPC
Dimensions
Details
Signal Red
The TR4’s gestation was slowed by too many ambitious plans that ultimately proved to be distractions, the most obvious being the ‘Sabrina’ twin-cam TRS, which was originally to have been the basis for Triumph’s new sports car.
When finally launched in 1961, the TR4 used a modified version of the TR3s well proven 88 inch wheelbase chassis, but with a wider track, new rack and pinion steering, and the previously optional 147cc larger engine. Its smart new Michelotti designed body was much more civilised than its predecessor’s and featured wind up windows, a very efficient fresh air ventilation system and Triumph’s unique removable ‘Surrey Top’.
