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Re: [TR] How many TR4s are there?

To: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>, TRiumphs <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: [TR] How many TR4s are there?
From: Irv Korey <emanteno@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:17:39 -0600
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FYI, 2 TR4's from my club (ISOA) were also there. We had a green one and a
red one.

Irv Korey
74 TR6 CF 22767U
Highland Park, IL
 On Nov 25, 2012 10:02 AM, "Bob Labuz" <yellowtr@adelphia.net> wrote:

> Tim,
>
> I would speculate that maybe 10% to 20% of the original production.
>
> The 4 did not do well up here in the northeast with all the salt/sand used
> during winter. On top of that, accidents took quite a few I would guess.
>
> I have had my 63 on the road 4 seasons now since restoration and I have
> only seen 1 in all the shows/car hops I attend. I see a few 3s, many 6s,
> Spitfires, and even a GT6 or 2 but the 4s and even the 4As are few and far
> between.
>
> I was at Watkins Glen a few years back in the 3 during the Fall vintage
> races. Triumph was the featured mark and the only 4 I could remember seeing
> was Matt's, from Triumph Rescue, red 4 under the tent. There were many
> other Triumphs but not the 4.
> Same in the parking areas. The 6 was the most popular followed by the 3.
>
> Good luck on your repairs.
>
> Bob
>
>  On 11/24/2012 09:03 PM, Tim Purdy wrote:
>
>> I am still going through a living hell, in putting together my 1964 TR4
>> back
>> together when it got wrecked while parked--the damage was to the body,
>> bonnet,
>> fender, etc, not frame or engine, but a slight ding to the radiator.
>>  Anyhow,
>> the other day, I was asked a most refreshing question, instead of the
>> status
>> its been 5 1/2 months since the wreck.
>>
>> The question was, how many TR4's are still on the road. I have not a
>> clue. I
>> will add a second question, though I could probably research it, yet I bet
>> that someone knows the answer. How many TR4s were produced?
>>
>> Tim Purdy
>> Susanville, CA
>>
>
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