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! colspan=2 | '''Triumph TR4'''
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! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | [[Triumph]]
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| "Zest" (codename)
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| 1961-1965
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| Sports Car
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| 2-Door Convertible
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| Designer
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| [[Giovanni Michelotti]]
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The '''Triumph TR4''' was a sports car manufactured by Standard-Triumph as a replacement for the previous Triumph sports car, the [[Triumph TR3]]. The TR4 was a break away from the very rugged previous TRs by being more comfortable and having more standrad amenities to help it compete with rivals in the American market. Some of the new amenities were things such as, wind-down windows, a much larger trunk, wider front and rear tracks, and [[rack and pinion]] steering.  
 
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===Recent Changes===  
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[[MG MGB]]


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==GTR4 Dove==  
==GTR4 Dove==  
[[Image:GTR4 Dove.jpg|300px|thumb|right|GTR4 Dove]]


[[Image:GTR4 Dove.jpg|300px|right]]
The GTR4 Dove was essentially a Triumph TR4 coupe-style fixed roof, similar to the later [[MG MGB|MGB GT]]. The vehicles were first made in 1961 by London Standard-Triumph distributors L.F. Dove of Wimbledon who contracted the coachbuilder [[Harrington]] to carry out the conversions. With the addition of the roof, the GTR4s weighed about 500lbs. more than the standard TR4.
 


The GTR4 was mechanically similar to the TR4, but a number of small alterations were made. The Dove had overdrive as standard and also had a new fuel tank that held 15 gallons. Thanks to a more balanced engine, the Dove had a fuel consumption rate of about 25-30 mpg, compared to the typical 23 mpg for a TR4.


==Worldwide==
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==Design quirks and oddities==
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Triumphs were shipped to North America without external mirrors; consequently, any mirror found on a Triumph would have been a dealer / owner-installed item.


==Awards==
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==See also==
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{{Triumph}}
 
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{{Triumph}}


[[Category:Triumph Vehicles]]
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Latest revision as of 17:07, 25 April 2010

Triumph TR4 Brochure.jpg
Triumph TR4
Triumph
aka "Zest" (codename)
Production 1961-1965
Class Sports Car
Body Style 2-Door Convertible
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Weight
Transmission
Engine 2138 cc I-4
Power
Similar
Designer Giovanni Michelotti

The Triumph TR4 was a sports car manufactured by Standard-Triumph as a replacement for the previous Triumph sports car, the Triumph TR3. The TR4 was a break away from the very rugged previous TRs by being more comfortable and having more standrad amenities to help it compete with rivals in the American market. Some of the new amenities were things such as, wind-down windows, a much larger trunk, wider front and rear tracks, and rack and pinion steering.

See Wikicars' comprehensive Triumph TR4 Review.

Recent Changes

Mention any minor facelifts or major changes made to the vehicle here.

Styles and Major Options

Certain vehicles come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.

Pricing

Gas Mileage

Reliability

Safety

This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.

Photos

  • Triumph TR4 poster.jpg

Colors

  • Spa White
  • Powder Blue
  • British Racing green
  • Black
  • Signal Red
  • Velasquez Cream
  • New White
  • Wedgwood Blue
  • Triumph Racing Green

Main Competitors

MG MGB


Unique Attributes

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Resale Values

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<MODEL> Year

Year X

Year X-2

Year X-3

Year X-4

Resale Value

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$

$

$

Criticisms

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GTR4 Dove

GTR4 Dove

The GTR4 Dove was essentially a Triumph TR4 coupe-style fixed roof, similar to the later MGB GT. The vehicles were first made in 1961 by London Standard-Triumph distributors L.F. Dove of Wimbledon who contracted the coachbuilder Harrington to carry out the conversions. With the addition of the roof, the GTR4s weighed about 500lbs. more than the standard TR4.

The GTR4 was mechanically similar to the TR4, but a number of small alterations were made. The Dove had overdrive as standard and also had a new fuel tank that held 15 gallons. Thanks to a more balanced engine, the Dove had a fuel consumption rate of about 25-30 mpg, compared to the typical 23 mpg for a TR4.

Worldwide

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Design quirks and oddities

Triumphs were shipped to North America without external mirrors; consequently, any mirror found on a Triumph would have been a dealer / owner-installed item.

Awards

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See also

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