Graham-P Posted April 16 Report Posted April 16 Hi my name is Graham, I’m returning to the fold after many years, 50 infact! A little about me and why it’s taken so long to find my way back. My first car was a TR4A signal red, MPW210E, (where are you now) had a good few years with her but life (marriage/houses etc) came along and things started to get serious. I got myself a Mk1 Escort as I started working for Ford Motor Company in Brentwood, this led me on to a string of Fords as you can imagine. Mk3 Escorts, Fiesta XR2i, Fiesta RS turbo, Escort Series 1 turbo, Mk4 Escort turbos, see a pattern forming here!, Sierra Cosworth, Escort Cosworth, in between these I also had a few touring bikes, namely Honda Goldwings (5) and the odd Yamaha and Suzuki thrown in. As retirement loomed I thought I needed something to occupy my time so I decided to build a car, an Ultima CanAm with mid engine 6.2 litre V8, which I still have after many years of modifications, although she is currently for sale as I haven’t used her for quite a while. In covid I bought a bit of a project, MGB GT V8 Sebring lookalike, which I rebuilt, including all running gear and interior, ran it for a few months but just didn’t gel with it so it sold last year, which got me thinking about going back to a TR. So I’m in the market for a really good 4A with Surrey top or maybe a 250 if the right one comes along. Thanks for your time, if you got this far! Graham Quote
RogerH Posted April 16 Report Posted April 16 Welcome Graham Get that car and definitely come back here and tell us. Roger Quote
Don H. Posted April 16 Report Posted April 16 RHS, I presume, Graham? There's tons of nice LHS stuff over here... Quote
rcreweread Posted April 16 Report Posted April 16 Graham - welcome back to the fold! What about this one on the Clubs Classifieds site: https://www.tr-register.co.uk/classifieds/item/139 No connection with the vendor - long way to go mind you, or this on ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/306877935302 or this albeit a TR4 not 4A; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/336499239504 If you fancy a project 4A , bearing in mind you are clearly a hands on type of guy, I have two project 4As which I'm tempted to sell - both RHD UK cars with all paperwork. Are you still in Essex? If so, I'm in Colchester - be good to talk - PM your contact details Cheers Rich Crewe-Read Quote
trchris Posted April 16 Report Posted April 16 Hi Graham Welcome back ,being biased try for a 250 it took me along time to find mine in my price range it’s not perfect certainly not concourse but l can leave it anywhere without fear of “ who’s scratched it “ ( well within reason) l had a 4a for many years but wanted the smooth 6 cylinder unfortunately they don’t come along to often and get snapped up fairly quickly what ever you choose won’t disappoint Chris Quote
John Morrison Posted April 16 Report Posted April 16 Welcome Graham I know the White 4A on the club website-quite nice. You’ll find the right car - it’s your destiny!! John Quote
Graham-P Posted April 17 Author Report Posted April 17 Thanks for the welcome…. Looks like the old girl lasted 8 years after I sold her, ah well…. Must admit I would like a 250, there’s thee at the moment, the Valencia blue at H&H, Royal blue in Chigwell and a mega expensive BRGreen one in Bicester Sports! I’m guessing the Valencia will be nearer the 30 mark after all the add-ons, the Royal isn’t std grey interior (just a question did all 250 have reversing lights?) the BRG one at near £55k I think they’ll be hanging on to that for a while…all these are via Car & Classic site. I’ve seen a few 4a s but they have been ‘not quite’ there for me… Rich Crewe-Read I’ll send you a PM, I think you left me a message and I apologise for not getting back. Graham Quote
trchris Posted April 17 Report Posted April 17 Graham As far as I’m aware yes all had reversing lights the only external visual difference again l think, would be the across bonnet stripe and of course the engine was lower hp and running stromberg carburettors overdrive was optional there are a few other bits and pieces for the American market . The valencia blue 250 looks half decent ( in the pictures ) if the price remains around £20000 , a white one sold at kings lynn last weekend for just shy of £30000 however it had been badged as a 5 and was fitted with the PI system , correctly catalogued as a 250 mind you Chris Quote
stuart Posted April 17 Report Posted April 17 That Valencia one has awful panel fit FWIW. Stuart. Quote
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