- Seller: Giordano’s Vintage Motors (Contact)
- Location: Carnation, Washington
- Mileage: 23,698 Shown
- Chassis #: CT58807L
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 2.1-Liter Inline-4
- Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Some British sports cars simply invite you to find a winding road, drop the top, and enjoy the drive. This 1966 Triumph TR4A certainly sounds ready for that assignment. Offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive for $29,950, the car is located in Carnation, Washington, and the seller describes it as a comprehensively restored example that was originally a California black-plate car. According to the seller, the Triumph was restored by California Triumph specialist “TR Nut,” formerly of Stockton. The restoration is described as comprehensive, and the car later received a complete engine rebuild. That’s an encouraging history for anyone looking for a TR4A that’s already had substantial attention rather than one waiting for a lengthy restoration.
The seller is equally enthusiastic about the body and chassis, describing the bodywork as terrific, with straight panels and excellent panel gaps. The frame is said to be clean and straight as well. Inside, the seller reports the interior, convertible top, and tires are in very good condition.
Under the hood is a carbureted Triumph four-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The odometer shows 23,698 miles, and the car comes with a clean title. For an enthusiast, the combination of a four-cylinder Triumph engine, manual gearbox, and compact open sports-car package is exactly the sort of straightforward formula that makes these cars so engaging.
This particular TR4A has also benefited from an ongoing relationship with the selling dealership. According to the listing, it has been serviced, tuned, and detailed there for several years. The owner fitted a wood steering wheel, but importantly, the stock steering wheel is included with the sale. A collection of spare parts, a tool kit, manual, and battery charger will also accompany the car. One item remains for the next owner to address. The seller notes that some of the dashboard instruments aren’t functioning correctly and will require sorting. It’s a refreshingly specific disclosure in an otherwise very positive description of the car.
Best of all, this isn’t being presented as a project that needs to be completed before it can be enjoyed. The seller describes the TR4A as “ready to drive and enjoy.” For someone who’s been looking for a classic British roadster with a documented restoration history and subsequent engine rebuild, that makes this Triumph particularly tempting. The car can be viewed by appointment at Giordano’s Vintage Motors in Carnation, Washington, and the seller says transportation can be arranged at a reasonable cost throughout the Western United States, with worldwide shipping also available.
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