Vehicle Description
1963 Triumph TR4 ONE OWNER Original & Unrestored Many, Many Parts
Vin # CT20590L Evolve Motors & Chicago Car Club are pleased to
present this 1963 Triumph TR4! We picked up this �63 TR4 from a
local gentleman who had owned it since new, having purchased the
car off the showroom floor as a young man in 1963. He drove the car
for many years, and it even still wears the University of Wisconsin
1968 parking permit on the rear bumper. Eventually the car fell
into a state of disrepair, and he parked it. In the following
years, the owner began accumulating parts for what he intended to
be an eventual restoration of his beloved TR4. Unfortunately in his
old age, the TR4 became more of a project than he was able to take
on, so he sold us the car. The car will come with a number of parts
and manuals, with the large majority of the parts labeled with a
description and/or part number. As it sits, this car is an
excellent candidate for a restoration. It is original, unmodified,
running, and in good shape underneath. It is by no means a
road-worthy driver, but it is running. As far as the condition of
the car, the photos/videos speak for themselves really. The car has
never been repainted, as confirmed with an elcometer (readings of
3.5-4.5 all around), though the paint is obviously beyond saving
considering the extent of rust in the body panels. The car will
come with two additional rust-free rear quarters, sills, front
bumper, manuals, and what appears to be the overwhelming majority
of the parts necessary to bring this car back into the limelight.
The car does run, though currently off an external fuel jug. Clutch
cylinder works well, and the car shifts with no grinding or
tendencies of real concern (original non-overdrive trans). Brakes
are ineffective and will need a master cylinder. Handbrake is
functional. Underbody is in better shape than the body; frame rails
and floors are totally solid, with no through rust anywhere. Dash,
door panels, and gauges are in nice shape, seats will need to be
replaced. A full set of dark grey carpeting will come with the car.
Convertible top is in good shape. Overall, this is the perfect
starting point for a restoration. For someone that is looking for
an original, unmodified TR4 to rebuild, this is it. With its
one-owner history, BRG over black colorway, and wire wheels, this
TR4 has massive potential. For any additional info, photos, or to
discuss purchasing, please reach out to Jake at 773-267-2684.