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Triumph TR4 ex police car makes for an arresting lot at Historics at Brooklands auction on June 1.One of only a small number of Triumph TR4 police cars commissioned into service will go on sale next month at Historics’ Brooklands-based auction.  4100 HJ is a rare and exceptional example supplied as new to Southend-on-Sea County Borough Constabulary in May 1962.  Eventually retired from service, the car was last sold to a vendor in 1991 who took the decision to restore it to its original police specification.

The original car, which could reach a top speed in excess of 100 mph, was supplied with a specification including Pye radio, Winkworth bell, air horns, windscreen mounted hand operated lamp, front and rear police signs and a rear stop sign.  So detailed was the recent restoration, that where special equipment was missing, items were sourced with the assistance of members of Police Car UK.

4100 HJ has undoubtedly seen some action as recollections from retired Superintendent Bill Burles of Southend-on-Sea Constabulary suggest.  Having allocated it the task of ‘fast pursuit car’ he recalls that it went out on two shifts a day, seven days a week, clocking up approximately 1000 miles a week.  Officers invariably drove the car with the top down and always wore their helmets with chin straps in place.

Since its restoration, this rare and beautiful police car has been maintained to the highest standards and is sold with a history file containing some interesting documentation including a copy of ‘ Advanced Driving Explained’ by Inspector W.H Jobson, price one shilling and sixpence, with a picture of 4100 HJ on the cover.

Testament to the scarcity value of the police TR4 is that Vanguard Models have produced 1500 limited ‘Special Edition’ models based on this actual car with the number plate 4100 HJ, one of which comes with the car.

With its unique history and exemplary condition, Historics expects strong interest from enthusiasts and collectors alike, with the car anticipated to achieve a price in the region of £35,000 – £40,000.

The Triumph TR4 police car is one of over 100 fine classic motor cars and  100 classic motorcycles that will be presented for sale by Historics at Brooklands on Saturday June 1, 2013.

About Historics at Brooklands

The independent auction house, Historics at Brooklands was established in March 2010, by private investors, to provide a highly-knowledgeable and professional resource for the sale and purchase of fine quality classic and collector cars.

All staff are highly experienced within the classic car sector, and are themselves classic car owners and enthusiasts.

With a permanent home at the evocative venue, Brooklands Museum, but independent in ownership, Historics has hosted twelve auctions to date, including a rare ‘white glove’ sale of a 56-strong collection of American classics from the film ‘Captain America – The First Avenger’. The first auction of 2012 saw Historics present over 100 vehicles at a new winter sale home at Mercedes-Benz World.

In October 2012 Historics opened a second regional office near Devizes, to better service customers located in the south west of England and Wales.