1966 Triumph TR4 IRS

This 1966 LHD manual Triumph TR4A IRS seems to us to be in very fine overall condition and presents extremely well from every angle.

The chassis number is CTC 697 52L 0.

The odometer reads 32,158 kms.

The car comes with no history or service records beyond whatever documentation is shown in the gallery.

We do, however, have some fondly remembered anecdotal background information from the lady who brought the car to auction with us.

“When I met my husband in 1971, he already owned this car.

I think he’d owned it from as early as 1969, as it was a gift from his mother who bought it to celebrate her son’s university graduation.

It was the car that attended our wedding and drove us on our honeymoon from Geneva to Rome and from Rome to Palermo.

Later, during our holidays, we drove the convertible through the back roads of Provence, the air filled with the powerful scents of thyme and lavender.

My husband had great affection for the car of his youth and kept it with love and care, restoring it when necessary and always keeping it garaged and protected from the elements. He enjoyed taking it out for regular drives in the countryside around Geneva.

It was in this car that my son took his driving test as our other cars were automatics and, at that time, only manual cars were acceptable for the test.”

The green paintwork is every bit as vibrant and shiny as you’d want it to be and looks good from every angle.

The bodywork is free of any dinks, dents or creases of any significance that we can see and the finish is generally fine.

The panel gaps and shut lines are consistent and even, although the boot lid doesn’t seem to close entirely flush with the bodywork.

The chrome work is very good, as are all five wire wheels.

There are some paint chips in the usual places – front valance, sills, wheel-arches, the leading edges of the doors and bonnet, and around the front grille.

The lights, lenses and badging (including an Aston Martin Owners’ Club badge) all seem to be fine, as does the majority of the exterior trim.

The black roof appears to fit and function as it should and is in generally very decent condition, as is the tonneau cover.

There are some scratches and chips on the leading edge of the bonnet and on the driver’s side front wing and around the headlamps.

The interior of the car is equally impressive and is a testament to the care with which the car has been maintained throughout its 56 years of life.

The black upholstery is in good condition and the seats are seemingly untroubled by creases, cracks or splits.

The door cards are in good order, too, as are the carpets and mats.

The steering wheel, gear lever, dashboard and other interior fixtures and fittings all seem to be in impressive condition.

The lining of the hood is discoloured and stained in places.

As far as we’re aware, all dials, switches, knobs, levers and instruments do what they’re supposed to do.

The boot is in good condition and contains a spare wheel and all appropriate tools.

The engine and engine bay are clean, dry and very fresh-looking.

The car doesn’t come with any service records, history or documentation beyond what is shown in the gallery section.

This excellent TR4 IRS is a very well-preserved, low kilometres example of an iconic British sportscar that, even today, rewards passionate drivers with decent handling, lively performance and a great deal of fun.

We confidently offer this fine car for auction with an estimate of between €20,000 - €30,000.

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