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Re: TR4's vs 6's

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: TR4's vs 6's
From: "Power British Performance Parts, Inc." <britcars@powerbritish.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 22:07:45 -0400
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Johntr6@aol.com wrote:

> I'm a long-time 6 owner who is presently looking at a 65 TR4. Needs work but
> not a total restore. Aside from the stylish Michelotti body, does anyone out
> there speak strongly for this model? Some call it a "transition", and there
> isn't much difference mechanically from the TR3's, is there? The 4 cylinder
> is nice and simple, but speed and acceleration don't measure up to previous
> and later models, according to what I've read. Can one squeeze more
> compression from the block? Can it be made into a lively little car?     Any
> comments?    John

John,

TR-4's are the best cars Triumph ever built.

(Actually, I may be a bit biased as I've got one running, one not, and enough
parts to build a few more.)

Brian


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