1962 Triumph TR4 - Family owned 48 years, Low Mileage, California Black Plates
1962 Triumph Other for sale in Burlingame, California, United States
Condition: | Used |
Item location: | Burlingame, California, United States |
Make: | Triumph |
Model: | Other |
Type: | Convertible |
Year: | 1962 |
Mileage: | 68,118 |
Color: | Blue |
Transmission: | Manual |
Interior color: | Blue |
Options: | Factory Radio |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Want to buy? | Contact seller! |
Description for Triumph Other 1962
1962 Triumph TR4 - Family owned 48 years, ow Mileage, alifornia Black PlatesIf ever a Triumph TR-4 could write a memoir, erial number CT3360L's would be a great read. The stories that accompany this car's life are perfection and live on through the extensive records kept by the original father and son owners during their' 48 years with the car. Documentation includes original participant rallye medallions from the early 1960's, riginal bill of sale from Ed Fawcett Imported Cars in Silicon Valley dated April 29, 962, actory maintenance voucher book, ersonal ownership log, nd nearly every service invoice since new. The original owner was an early member of the Santa Clara Valley chapter of the Four Cylinder Club of America and was a participant of the 4th annual Crazy Man's Criss Cross on January 27th 1963, he Jinxed Sorry Safari rallye in May of 1963, he F.C.C.A.-S.C.V.C.'s Crazy Man's Press on Regardless rallye on January 26th 1964, nd the Tri-Angles Rallye De Boondocks VII in 1963. The car was a regular at local car shows and was often accompanied by a trailer carrying the owner's Triumph Bonneville motorcycle.
The writing in the original TR-4 sales brochure is brilliant. Below is a brief excerpt describing the driving experience.
The TR-4 "has what engineers call ‘high torque at a low rpm.'... whether you're going 30 or 110.... You can let ‘er rip when you climb, aul, ruise or pass another car. The TR-4 actually goes from 0 to 50 mph in just 7.75 seconds! You'll have a lot more power for ‘bread and butter' driving at lower speeds. You'll stick to the road better, ith a smoother ride. You'll find the TR-4 easier to handle—far more responsive than a car with power steering. And run more easily through all the gears - even shift into first while moving."The "four major engineering innovations" separating it from the most influential sports car of the past decade are "higher torque, wider track, ighter, ore precise rack-and-pinion steering, nd synchromesh on all forward gears.... The TR-4 also stops as well as it goes. The front brakes are the famous disc-type, he kind that never fade. The rear brakes are track-tested ‘drum type.'"The "steering is light—as effortless as power steering, nd a good deal more direct and positive. Only 3 turns of the wheel take the TR-4 lock to lock."
The exquisite design of the TR-4 is the work of Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti, amous for his work with Ferrari, ancia, nd Maserati. This car is finished in the original Powder Blue exterior with a Shadow Blue interior and white piping. One of my favorite features of the car are the rare, ewelry-like, onvex Jaeger Le Coutre gauges and the diamond patterned stainless steel center console. These gauges with the bubble glass were a carryover from the TR3 model and appeared only on early 1962 model year TR-4's. The TR-4 metal dashes were all painted white, ith early cars having stainless trim and later cars black. In 1964 a wood veneered dash was offered as an option.
Mechanically the car runs and drives well with excellent oil pressure (~65 lb. at idle). The car only has 66k. miles. At 58k. miles the transmission was rebuilt and a new clutch, ressure plate, nd pilot bearings installed. Most recently, new exhaust system was fitted. The car was looked over by a Triumph expert who commented the engine runs extremely well and the body and frame are incredibly rust-free. The windshield has the original stamping and is in great condition. I have a reproduction backlight and Surrey Top that I am selling separately (see other auctions). This car comes with a new white convertible top. Recently the original steel wheels were refinished and fitted with new tires. The spare still has the original white wall Dunlop Gold Seal tire. Below is a summary of the entire service history for the car. The original bill of sale, arranty book, rochure, nd black California license plates remain with the car. Feel free to call (650)483-(six)567 with any questions or to arrange a time to view the car. The car is available for inspection in Burlingame, alifornia. I am planning to advertise the car locally as well and reserve the right to end the auction at any time. Vehicle is sold as-is, here-is with no warranties expressed or implied.
Complete Service History:
05/03/1962 — 500 miles — Ed Fawcett Triumph — service, ic. brackets, hk rt. door rattle, queak in hood, urn ind. sticks, oor mileage (tune), nstall TR4 radio
No date — 503 miles — change oil, ube chassis, hange transmission fluid, hange differential fluid
05/14/1962 — 781 miles — Ed Fawcett Triumph — balance front & rear wheels
05/27/1962 — 1,006 miles — lube front chassis
07/18/1962 — 2,170 miles — Ed Fawcett Triumph — 2k mile service, ube chassis
09/18/1962 — 3,218 miles — Ed Fawcett Triumph — 3k mile service, hange oil, ube chassis, hk radio, oor & top bow rattle, il pressure relief valve rattles, une, nstall door mirror
01/10/1963 — 4,324 miles — lube chassis
05/01/1963 — 5,984 miles — Ed Fawcett Triumph — 5k service, hange oil & filter & chassis, lean air cleaner, ube covered springs, epair brakes, teering column rattle
07/05/1963 — 7,403 miles — change oil & chassis, lean air cleaner
08/01/1963 — 8,466 miles — Ed Fawcett Triumph — lube chassis, epair clutch, nstall sunvisors
08/28/1963 — 8,718 miles — replace mufflers
11/11/1963 — 9,594 miles — Ed Fawcett Triumph — change oil & chassis, hk window rattle, hk steering, ew generator, hk steering, eater sticking, ix horn, hk spare
01/23/1964 — 11,143 miles — lube chassis
02/10/1964 — 11,667 miles — Ed Fawcett Triumph — 10k mile service, hange oil & filter, ube chassis, ts, ond, lugs, eedles
02/25/1964 — 12,399 miles — Ed Fawcett Triumph — lube chassis, eplace defective mufflers as needed
05/02/1964 — 13,806 miles — lube chassis
06/17/1964 — 14,609 miles — Ed Fawcett Triumph — change oil & chassis
07/03/1964 — new battery
08/30/1964 — 16,388 miles — Ed Fawcett Triumph — change oil, ube chassis
01/15/1965 — 18,065 miles — Ed Fawcett Triumph — new pts, lugs, ondenser, djust brakes, hk tappets, hk oil pressure, amp; lube chassis
01/18/1965 — 18,129 miles — Ed Fawcett Triumph — repair clutch, ew cover, late, amp; pin
02/25/1965 — 18,704 miles — Ed Fawcett Triumph — replace leaking manifold gaskets
05/10/1965 — Ed Fawcett Triumph — repair, ew rr fender, id, aillight, riel, edallion
05/21/1965 — Ed Fawcett Triumph — replace inner & outer wheel seal, hoes, ilter
04/06/1966 — 23,437 miles — Ed Fawcett Triumph — 24k service, ew upper ball joints, lugs, ilter
04/12/1966 — Babe's Muffler — new left muffler
03/13/1967 — Ed Fawcett Triumph — new bar, uard, ube, amp; rim
03/17/1967 — Alongi Bros. — new front bumper
06/12/1967 — 29,114 miles — Larry's Foreign Car Service — new gearbox mnts, nner whl. bearings, xchange wheels
07/14/1967 — 30,590 miles — Holiday Motors — replace fan belt
08/21/1969 — 37,220 miles — Larry's Foreign Car Service — repair gear shift boot
07/14/1971 — 41,765 miles — Larry's Foreign Car Service — change oil & filter, lush transmission fluid, ew starter, anifold gaskets
07/21/1971 — 41,836 miles — horn repair
08/02/1971 — New tires, alance wheels
11/02/1971 — 42,500 miles — tires
02/14/1972 — Cousins Battery Shop — new battery
03/30/1972 — 43,320 miles — Foreign Car Repair Center — change oil & filter, djust brake & clutch
04/20/1972 — 43,679 miles — Foreign Car Repair Center — lube chassis, hk gas leak, ighten sending unit & filler pipe
09/15/1972 — 44,543 miles — Foreign Car Repair Center — change oil, eset points, ew fan belt
04/04/1973 — 45,216 miles — Foreign Car Repair Center — change oil, ire trailer hitch
05/09/1974 — 47,842 miles — Foreign Car Repair Center — change oil
11/06/1979 — 55,882 miles — Larry's Foreign Car Service — change oil, ew ball joints, ontrol arm bushings, amp; voltage regulator
03/05/1980 — Ross Tire Service — mount & balance tire
10/08/1980 — 56,538 miles — Larry's Foreign Car Service — 500 mi. service front end, eeds tires
01/14/1982 — 56,964 miles — Larry's Foreign Car Service — major service, ew plugs/wires, ew hoses & distributor cap/rotor, lush engine, une, epair radiator, ew generator belt
01/14/1983 — 57,200 miles — new front control arm bushings, lign front end
06/16/1983 — 57,577 miles — rr generator system
07/12/1983 — 57,802 miles — adjust generator, ew fan & pulley
04/15/1985 — new battery
07/31/1986 — 58,870 miles — new outer tie rod ends & control arm bushings
08/05/1986 — 58,894 miles — rebuild transmission, ew clutch disc, ressure plat, /o brg, ilot brg, rans. mounts, otor mounts, arb kit, lutch master & slave, il change — total $2,183.25
09/03/1986 — new tires
10/03/1986 — new choke cable
10/24/1986 — 59,486 miles — new brake master cyl.
08/26/1987 — 60,051 miles — new fan belt, il change
02/22/1988 — 60,290 miles — new thermostat, adiator repaired
05/25/1989 — 60,829 miles — flush brake system, hange oil
09/14/1989 — 61,019 miles — new rear brake shoes, ew rear wheel cyl.s, hange oil
01/15/1998 — The Roadster Factory — new soft top & stiffener kit
02/22/1999 — The Roadster Factory — brake caliper repair kit
03/12/1999 — Long Motor Co. — adaptor for spin on oil filter
06/11/2001 — Triumphs Only — starter solenoid
06/28/2001 — New battery
2013 — Wheel Techniques, unnyvale, A — Original steel wheels refinished
2013 — Bridges Tire, urlingame, A — New tires mounted
2014 — Collins Classics, urlingame, A — New brake master cylinder
2014 — Collis Classics, urlingame, A — Complete new exhaust system installed
2015 — Interstate battery, urlingame, A — New battery
Rallye plaques:
Crazy Man's Criss Cross
F.C.C.A. Fourth Annual
Santa Clara Valley Chapter Participant
January 27, 963
'63 De Boondocks VII
Tri-Angles Rallye
Participant
Jinxed
Sorry Safari San Lorenzo, A
BTFSPLK I Participant
May 1963
Crazy Man's Press on Regardless
F.C.C.A.-S.C.V.C.
Finisher
January 26, 964