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1964 triumph tr4 base

1964 Black Triumph Other
1964 Black Triumph Other
1964 Black Triumph Other
1964 Black Triumph Other
1964 Black Triumph Other
1964 Black Triumph Other
1964 Black Triumph Other
1964 Black Triumph Other
1964 Black Triumph Other
1964 Black Triumph Other
1964 Black Triumph Other
1964 Black Triumph Other
1964 Black Triumph Other
Make: Triumph
Model: Other
Type: Convertible
Doors: 2
Year: 1964
Mileage: 99999
VIN: CT33738LO
Color: Black
Transmission: 4 speed manual with overdrive
Interior color: Black
Vehicle Title: Clean
Item location: Holly, Michigan, United States

1964 Triumph Other Additional Info:

I bought this car on eBay about 5 years ago from a Texas seller. It had been repainted and reupholstered before I purchased it. The bodywork and paint were very well done. There have been no rust or poor fit problems to this day. There were several issues I wanted to address. It had black carpet. Although nicely done, I replaced it with the correct gray carpet from the Roadster Factory. The bumpers and overriders were tired, I had them re-chromed. I bought the car to use on longer distance trips, so I made a few changes to improve reliability. It had a high torque starter when I got it, but I swapped the generator for a Lucas alternator. It came with a spin on filter adaptor that makes oil changes easier. I also got an aluminum radiator on eBay from another Texas seller who had it made to install a Honda S2000 engine in his TR4- it has plenty of cooling capacity. An electric fan came with it, so I removed the power robbing mechanical fan. It has an aluminum shroud replacing the cardboard original. I eventually switched to an electric fuel pump when I could not find a mechanical pump that worked for any length of time. I had the Stromberg carbs rebuilt about 2 years ago. It was idling unevenly and running rich despite mixture adjustments. It is running much better now. I replaced the wire wheels and hubs. The new wheels are tubeless and, to my surprise, do not lose air. I added a fused lighter plug to charge phones, etc. I put a new stainless exhaust on it the second summer I had it. The external lights are LEDs.
It has always been a good running car. No smoke or excessive oil use or leaks. Smooth and powerful, at least as a TR should be. The overdrive works as it should. The frame is excellent, no sign of structural rust or previous repairs. I have put several thousand miles on it, including a 600 mile trip and many 200 to 300 mile trips. The only time it let me down was when the fan relay failed. There is now a spare in the glovebox.
The top is in good condition. I replaced the "hoodstick" cover when I did the carpet. There is a tonneau cover that looks unused.
The car is 61 years old. It isn't perfect, there are a few small issues. I have replaced two headlight trim rings, I am obviously not installing them correctly. Two replacements are in the trunk- I decided to run without them. I did put them on for the pictures. When I was putting the carpet in, I noticed some patching on the floors. It was done well and has shown no sign of weakness or new perforation in the time I have owned it. The wipers work, but the washers do not. I relaced the clutch slave cylinder 2 years ago due to a leak. Despite bleeding it many times, it can be a pain to engage reverse. It was fine before the replacement. It functions fine when you are driving in the forward gears but feels a bit "notchy".
I will include the parts I have removed in case the buyer wants to restore it to original. I have the fan and its hub, the radiator and cardboard shroud and the generator. The voltage regulator is still in place, but has been bypassed. That is reversible though. I do not have an original starter.
I will be happy to answer any questions. It doesn't look like I can specify a wire transfer for payment. I haven't used the secure payment before, I guess I'll find out how well it works. I do not want cash on pick up nor a check. I'm happy to work with your shipper.
I will post more pictures of the underside after I jack the car up and get better pictures this weekend.