Vila Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I finally finished the 7 year restoration of my 1962 Triumph TR4. I took it to the first non-judging car show today since completing the restoration and will have it at Hershey in the fall. These are the first photos outside my garage since completing the car. I did all the work on restoring the car, except having a few pieces chrome plated, to include the paint job, installing the interior kit, and top etc. Yes that is the original color combination this car came out of the factory with, British Racing Green with a bright red interior, and it is the only TR4 I have ever seen with this combination. Visit my personal website at: jakegingervila.wix.com/bobs-vintage-cars- for more information on the restoration. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 A friend of mine had one that color, but with IRS. That is a beautiful car! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Congrats on what looks like a wonderful restoration. Thanks for sharing. I know the British used that combo on some mg models also. Cool car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Very Nice !!! Congratulations !!! ...... but, finished?I didn't know a restoration could be finished 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Beautiful car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 A great looking car. You should indeed be proud ! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hey, even I like that car! It is beautiful! Congratulations.(I mostly stop looking at antiques cars newer than the early '30s) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky43richard Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Gidday Vila, I like you restored a TR4, I imported it in a very shabby condition but 98% rust free from Ca. My first job was to strip to bare bones and rebuild with rhd parts. This was relatively easy as all the rhd mounts/brackets/holes where still there.Your car has come up a treat, beautiful colour and trim combination, congratulations.The TR4 was one of my favourite cars ( and also did some road racing with it )but with a then growing family it had to go, wish I had it back, they where real head turners too.R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Wow ... looks wonderful ... congrats on finishing the restoration! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Let's make our escape" __ Creed __ 'Higher' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 A great looking car. You should indeed be proud ! WayneAbsolutely !!! And great cars , those Triumphs !Dad had a '67 4a ,,neat car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eboose7 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 All good wishes. Anticipate another success at Hershey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky43richard Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 It would look even nicer with some Dunlop wire knock on's, but were do you stop spending ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Since I like to be different, let me say that I appreciate the steel wheels with hub caps. Hope to see it at Hershey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Very nice job,,,,,,I love the color combo too.We owned a new 1960 TR-3, white with black interior, brought our first born home fron the hospital in it too.Wishing you well,Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE A Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Cut my first old car teeth on Triumphs. Love the TR3 and 4. Congratulations on whay looks like a great restoration. I'll try to look for you at Hershey. Will have the Crosleys there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry W Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) I had a '65 Spitfire for a short time, when I first got married. The engine was already rebuilt, but the rest of the car needed restoration. I drove it around a little bit but couldn't keep it. I wish I could have brought it up to the level that yours is. Larry W Edited July 17, 2015 by Larry W (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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