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24/09/2025 9:49 pm
John Bono
North Jersey
24/09/2025 9:56 pm
Great improvement on a Triumph TR3.
25/09/2025 3:43 am
another wonderful obscure car motoring history lesson, thanks John. I love the look of the car, this is the only scale model I could find, a Matrix 1/43. Unfortunately couldn't find one for sale.
"the new TR4. Also a Michelotti design, it clearly borrowed elements from the Italia, including the distinctive bonnet bulge, kick-up door with wind-up windows, and roomier, more modern body design."
Interesting above comment. Other than perhaps the rear area/panels of the car I cant really see too many "borrowed elements"
25/09/2025 5:44 am
Absolutely stunning!! I love it.
25/09/2025 7:46 am
That first pic AND the rear 3/4 shot reminds me of the Sunbeam Tigers. 😊
25/09/2025 8:27 am
The Italians were so productive in this era. This is another beautiful design that should have found its way into mainstream production.
This post was modified 12 months ago by John Kuvakas
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
25/09/2025 11:31 am
The TR4 is one of the best looking sports car designs within its class of that era but this one is my *favorite!!
The Triumph TR250 was a North American-market version of the Triumph TR5 sports car, built between 1967 and 1968, that featured twin-carburetor fuel delivery instead of the TR5's European-market fuel injection to meet U.S. regulations. It shared the TR5's 2.5-liter inline-six engine, though with a slightly lower horsepower rating, and offered features like disc front brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, and a four-speed manual transmission. The TR250 was only produced for 13 months, with just 8,484 units built, making it one of the rarer models in the TR series.
* Does not include the amazing Sunbeam Tiger. I place in a different class because of its V-8 engine.
This post was modified 12 months ago by Jack Dodds
25/09/2025 1:20 pm
Long been a fan of the TR250 but always loved the Triumph TR6 as well. I wish all the British sports cars from back then were all issued new again!
25/09/2025 2:57 pm
Long been a fan of the TR250 but always loved the Triumph TR6 as well. I wish all the British sports cars from back then were all issued new again
Sans the oil leaks and questionable electrics? When I got my first MG, I showed all my friends how sophisticated it was. It had a tool kit in the trunk! Then I found out why...
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
25/09/2025 3:26 pm
HA! My first was a brand new '67 MGB that I bought when I was in the Army. I drove it from San Francisco back to Florida and loved it. I had a series of British sports cars and nary a one gave me any troubles. Of course back then I was trading them off for new ones before most of them were a year old. I did have a new '68 Fiat 124 Sport Coupe that had an abundance of electrical issues. Traded it in on something else.Long been a fan of the TR250 but always loved the Triumph TR6 as well. I wish all the British sports cars from back then were all issued new again
Sans the oil leaks and questionable electrics? When I got my first MG, I showed all my friends how sophisticated it was. It had a tool kit in the trunk! Then I found out why...
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25/09/2025 4:56 pm
@perrone1, I had an MG B, A TR6, A Fiat 124 Spyder and two Fiat X1/9s. They were all a riot to drive, particularly the X1/9s. But they broke down all the time.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
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25/09/2025 5:45 pm
@jkuvakas Several of my friends drove Fiat 124 Spyders (beautiful looking car) and X-1/9s and 124 sedans....they were all complete and utter nightmares. I would NEVER buy any Fiat...even a new one. I also had friends who owned MGBs, TR6s and TR4s through the years; not many issues experienced.
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