Club Triumph

Hallo everyone! Quick history, used to own 2 TR2's in the late 60's (ist one cost £75, 2nd - £85), jump 50 years, miss TR's terribly but couldn't afford them now, buy Spitfire MkII and watch awful tin worm disintegrate it before my eyes. Then a man stops by and asks if I'd like a TR4A for £1500, 'do bears?' I reply.

So here I am - proud owner of an LHD solid axle TR4A - a little scruffy but solid.

Question;

Why are TR parts so much more expensive than other Triumphs. Special offer brake drums for Spitty £19, special offer for TR £49. Is it a perception that a TR owner is more likely to part with dosh than a Spitfire owner?

Currently awaiting my attention (rather than just sitting in it making Brmm Brmm noises) Anyway, looking forward to getting my TR on the road. 8)

Wow - always wanted a TR4A or TR5. For £1500 I would have ripped his arm off, even a LHD model. I am not surprised that you went for it! :-)

Oh, and I guess that TR4A parts are more expensive than spitfires as there are more spitfires about so a larger market for parts.

Roger

It's called "TR Tax". It comes about because TR's are mostly repairable, small chassis Triumphs are more common (well were 20-odd years ago) and are still deemed consumable. Values do not match any more. A really smart TR4 is worth £10k plus, a really nice Mk2 spit is worth £3k. The Spit is a much rarer car.

As Most Triumphs are built from an enormous parts bin of commonality, There are savings to be made, if you know what to look for. And we are here to help!

Cheers

Colin

didn't I see this one on Ebay recently?   . . . . . . . .

You said scruffy - that doesn't look too bad at all (certainly for that price). A couple of rusty spots, but nothing to be ashamed of. The cat seems to approve of it too....maybe have it sit on the bonnet as an alternative to the "leaping cat" on Jaguars!

nice find!! well done  8)