1963 Triumph TR4
A left-hand drive, road-registered Triumph TR4 built to FIA Pre-'65 race specification. The engine was originally constructed by TR Enterprises and subsequently fitted with a fully race-prepared head by Peter May, alongside a Quaife gearbox and Gripper differential. The car has competed in recent years with Equipe, CSCC, and HRDC series, holds expired HTP papers eligible for renewal, and has been developed by its current owner since 2017 into a reliable and competitive historic racer.
Ownership
- 2026-02-20Auction saleSold £19,000 (≈ $24K)
- 2017 →Acquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Owner has developed the car over nine years, building it into a competitive FIA Pre-'65 specification racer used in multiple series including Equipe, CSCC, and HRDC.
Competition
- —EquipeEquipe series
Car raced in recent years as part of the owner's programme; specific events and results not detailed.
- —Classic Sports Car ClubCSCC series
Participated in CSCC events in recent years; specific rounds and results not stated.
- —Historic Racing Drivers ClubHRDC series
Competed in HRDC events in recent years; no further detail given.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Engine rebuildTR Enterprises
Engine originally assembled by TR Enterprises; subsequently fitted with a new race-prepared head casting by Peter May. Internal components including steel crankshaft, connecting rods, flywheel, and forged pistons were all balanced, with a TRE camshaft, competition valve springs, and hydraulic timing chain tensioner installed.
Head preparation carried out separately by Peter May.
- —MechanicalTR Enterprises
Gearbox built by TR Enterprises incorporating a Quaife SCCR gear set and competition overdrive, paired with a four-paddle clutch and competition cover.
- —MechanicalBPA
Rear axle uprated with strengthened half-shafts, bearings, and hubs supplied by BPA, along with a Gripper differential fitted with the lowest available crown-wheel-and-pinion ratio.
- —MechanicalClassic Car Automotive
Brake system work included reconditioning of original front calipers by Classic Car Automotive, installation of a TR Enterprises dual master cylinder kit, new rear wheel cylinders, and Alfin aluminium brake drums.
Master cylinder kit sourced from TR Enterprises.
- —Modification
Various upgrades fitted including a foam-filled aluminium fuel tank by Alloy Racing Fabrications and an aluminium radiator with electric fan by Radtec.
- —Service
New battery, driver's seat, and safety harness fitted approximately fourteen months prior to the catalogue date.
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