1963 Triumph SLR

Prepared by Sid Hurrell for competition, the TR4 was campaigned extensively throughout 1962 and 1963 at circuits across the UK and Europe. One of its most famous outings came at Monza in 1963 where Dangerfield drove the car from England to compete in the 3 Hour Grand Prix support race, finished 2nd in class, and drove the car home again afterwards - a remarkable testament to both performance and reliability.

By the end of 1963, development of the car had moved into the hands of the legendary Chris Lawrence, alongside respected racer and tuner John Sprinzel. Recognising the aerodynamic limitations of the standard TR4 body, the decision was made to create something far more advanced. The original TR4 body was removed and replaced with a dramatically sleeker low-drag aluminium body handcrafted by Williams and Pritchard, one of the era’s most respected coachbuilders.

The resulting machine was christened “SLR” - standing for Sprinzel LawrenceTune Racing - and made its public debut at the Racing Car Show at Olympia in January 1964. The original Triumph-based SLR proved hugely competitive, racing at circuits including Goodwood, Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps throughout 1964 and 1965, often embarrassing far more exotic machinery in the process.

Following the success of the original car, three further SLRs were constructed on Morgan chassis, creating what are now regarded as some of the most important independent British GT racing cars of the 1960s. Lightweight, aerodynamic and beautifully engineered, the SLRs developed a reputation for punching well above their weight against Porsche, Lotus and Ferrari opposition.

What you see here is an exceptionally accurate recreation of the original Triumph-based SLR. The original car was digitally scanned before a wooden buck was produced, allowing the handcrafted aluminium body to be recreated with incredible accuracy and attention to detail.

Constructed to the correct FIA specification, the car immediately proved its capability, taking 1st in class and 18th overall at the prestigious Spa 6 Hours just six weeks after completion. Since then, it has enjoyed successful competition both in the UK and abroad before being retired from racing a couple of years ago and carefully stored away.

Specification is exactly what you would hope for from a front-running historic competition car. Running 5.5 x 15 72-spoke wire wheels fitted with Avon CR6 ZZ tyres, the car features the correct competition rear axle and gearbox, FIA-legal 87mm engine, bespoke exhaust manifold and system compliant with circuit noise regulations, bespoke wiring loom, heated front windscreen, endurance alloy fuel tank with electric pumps, Tillet seat and bespoke Safety Devices roll cage.

Eligible for many of the finest historic motorsport events in the world including Equipe, Swinging Sixties, Donington Historic Festival, Silverstone Classic and Spa, with potential eligibility for Goodwood Members Meeting or Revival subject to invitation.

Maintained meticulously throughout its competition life, the car will also receive a motorsport service by TR Enterprises prior to sale, ensuring it is fully inspected and ready for its next owner to enjoy on circuit with confidence.

With only two recreations in existence - this FIA race car and one road-going version - opportunities to acquire an SLR recreation of this calibre are exceptionally rare. More than simply a historic race car, this represents a recreation of one of Britain’s most important and charismatic independent GT racers of the 1960s.

To recreate a car of this quality and specification today would comfortably exceed £180,000.

A seriously quick, beautifully engineered and hugely eligible historic race car ready to compete at the very front of the grid - and a true piece of British motorsport history not to be missed.