Car of the Week: 1962 Triumph TR4

[dodgechargerfan]

John Myers figures his 1962 Triumph TR4 is sort of the automotive equivalent of an organ transplant recipient.

It’s taken parts and pieces from two other deceased Triumphs to keep his glorious little sports cars on the road, so he figures the best thing is to let his TR4 live life to the fullest. Today, it is equal parts show car and weekend getaway car. Myers, a resident of Rochester, Minn., has rolled up 20,000-plus miles on the car in the past 16 years since resurrecting the Triumph. And even though he drives it plenty, you won’t many TR4s around that are any nicer.

“I bought it in ’98, mostly because it had an overdrive transmission,” Myers says. “And I had a TR6 at the time and I liked the looks of the 4.

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[68R/T]

You couldn't get me to own another Brit car. :dgt:

 

[TheIronSausage]

You couldn't get me to own another Brit car. :dgt:

You had a TR7.. the car that killed Triumph, and according to Clarkson, it was built by a bunch of communist government employees at British Leyland who were always on strike. I think the TR4 is my favorite of the entire TR lineup.. Except for the TR250.. Same body, but TR6 motor. Looks better in black, though. The IRS models are pretty sketchy, too.. all that holds the stub shaft, rear drum, and wheel in place are (6) 5/16" studs around the opening of the aluminum swing arm.. The torque spec on those nuts is 15 ft. lbs. Over tighten them, and watch your wheel go rolling past you as you actually grind to a halt. The TR6 has the same setup.