Triumph TR4/4A & TR5/250 - All Models 1961 to 1968

by Andy Child, Sarah Battyl

Overview

This handy guide will help you find, evaluate and purchase a Triumph TR4/4A or TR5/250. With detailed information from running costs to the pitfalls of problem areas, this book will help you make to make an informed decision. Featuring a comprehensive inspection process, advice on cost considerations, and information on the Triumph sports car community, this book will help you get the car of your dreams at the best possible price.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787112858
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing
Publication date:	01/22/2019
Series:	The Essential Buyer's Guide
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	5.48(w) x 7.67(h) x 0.22(d)

About the Author

Andy Child has a Degree in Electrical Engineering, and, after a brief career in the telecoms industry, turned a hobby into a vocation by restoring classic cars professionally. He joined the long established firm of Rees Bros in Aldershot, Hants, as a partner, and has now been running it for over 36 years. In recent years, he has been a co-director with his foreman and son-in-law, Richard Battyll, and his office manager and daughter, Sarah Battyll. Andy has decades of experience successfully restoring and tuning Triumph TRs with his small, highly skilled and enthusiastic workforce in his family-run restoration firm. Sarah Battyll grew up with her dad working in the classic car restoration business and driving classic cars, so she has a real appreciation and love of classic cars. She has a Degree in Photography and Media, and a Masters Degree in Publishing. This has allowed her to offer her support, expertise and enthusiasm to her dear dad, Andy Child, by being part of the team running their family run classic car restoration firm, Rees Bros in Aldershot. Sarah is married to Richard Battyll, Rees Bros' very experienced workshop foreman who is now also a director.

Table of Contents

Introduction: the purpose of this book 3

1 Is it the right car for you?: marriage guidance 6

2 Cost considerations: affordable, or a money pit? 8

3 Living with a TR: will you get along together? 10

4 Relative values: which model for you? 13

5 Before you view: be well informed 15

6 Inspection equipment: these items will really help 17

7 Fifteen minute evaluation: walk away or stay? 19

8 Key points: where to look for problems 24

9 Serious evaluation: 60 minutes for years of enjoyment 26

10 Auctions: sold! Another way to buy your dream 44

11 Paperwork: correct documentation is essential! 45

12 What's it worth?: let your head rule your heart 48

13 Do you really want to restore?: It'll take longer and cost more than you think 51

14 Paint problems: bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles 54

15 Problems due to lack of use: just like their owners, TRs need exercise! 56

16 The Community: key people, organisations and companies in the TR world 58

17 Vital statistics: essential data at your fingertips 60

Index 64