TR4/4A I miss my old TR4a....

[bob67bgt]

I found this old pic and thought i would share it. There are days i miss the old girl. I am hanging around on the MG section but still have a kind thoughts for TR's. Keep them on the road, Bob

 

[Tinkerman]

Pretty car Bob. Just out of curoisity how does the B compare to it, ride, power, etc.

Tinkerman

 

[tdskip]

Pretty car Bob. Just out of curiosity how does the B compare to it, ride, power, etc.

Uh oh.... here we go.

Bob - from your screen name I'm taking in a wild guess that you have a BGT. Having had a couple BGTs, which are great cars, and a couple of TRs I'd bet that the more raw / visceral edge the TR4 has is still under your skin.

Tinkerman - I'd put it this way. If I had to drive from SoCal to Vermont I'd take a BGT in a heartbeat. If I had 2 hours and needed to get my "kicks", I'd take the TR. They are really different beasts...

 

[NickMorgan]

That's a lovely looking 4A, Bob. I, too, had one 20 years ago and it was a great car. I miss it, but I have a 3A to give me that same buzz.

 

[sail]

i love my 4a. had a not very nice 73b years ago when they were not so precious, as a driver in iowa for around 5 years and trashed it, however it took me all around the midwest. the b as i remember sat lower and more reclined, 4 more upright, kinda same difference though. kool drivin. always liked the bgt, and although the tr's top is still down since april kinda like a roof too.
i love em all.
now if those healeys haden't gone $ up sooo much........

 

[bob67bgt]

The TR and the MG are totally different cars. The TR4A irs was more of a beast.I had the engine on steroids and all the goodies. Good part springs, adjustable rear brackets,TR6 Front bar,Big bore kit,shaved head,over size intake valves,cam from Ken Gillander,O/D,Infinaty rear diff, SU carbs,lightened flywheel and then there was the body.ARE silverstones,Surrey top,Repro console from Harry Beaker and a group 44 silver stripe. Can you tell i miss that car? The MG's are a bit more stable on the road and tighter. The TR had GRUNT and a look like no other car out there. They each have there own charm and MG and TR people are the best!My TR4a has been gone for less the 2 years now. Maybe another one will follow me home one day. Thanks for letting me share my experience, Bob

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Well, there's this one .

I was thinking about contacting the guy, but just don't have room. Don't know if he still has it, but sounds promising.

Mickey

 

[sail]

The TR and the MG are totally different cars. The TR4A irs was more of a beast.I had the engine on steroids. The TR had GRUNT.

that is a verry nice car. i like the surry when the lid is on. i am relieved when i get a squeek of a fart out of mine.

 

[bob67bgt]

Mickey, The garage is full. If you watch the MG board you will see my latest 69 project and my 72 just completed cars. I will post a pic of the 67 i just finished. The sickness does not end there! I'm in deep....Bob

 

[Mickey Richaud]

12-Step Program?

 

[glemon]

I have had a few British cars, see my tag line, the 4A was my favorite, followed by the Big Healey and 67 Sprite in a near tie--the Sprite was fun when I was younger, but would not like one as much now with all the behemoths on the road.

The Healey was certainly special, but as a car and sports car liked the 4A better.

Don't get me wrong, I like the B GT too, in fact other than in the heat, if you want a LBC to drive everyday the B GT is the choice.

As an aside my TR250 is not done yet, and was not raod worthy when bought, it may displace the 4A on the favorites list, we will see...

 

[Mark Jones]

I'd sell my MGBGT an Spitfire to buy a TR4 or a TR250. To me they are the best looking British Sportscars.

 

[Silverghost]

What color is that red? Our Mini needs paint and we are leaning towards a darker red than the Tartan red. Top of the list right now is the VW Bug dark red....

 

[toysrrus]

Hi Folks.

Yeap; I miss my `66TR4A-IRS as well. They`ll be another LBC in the stable in no time.

Russ

 

[bob67bgt]

Peter, the red i used is a bmw color from about 1989? its called cinabar red. Its a good red for a british car. bob