Description

The Berkeley T 60/4 was a four-wheeled version of the original T 60, introduced in 1960 as the company’s final attempt to broaden its appeal and boost sales before ceasing operations. While retaining much of the lightweight charm and compact dimensions of its three-wheeled sibling, the T 60/4 was designed to offer improved stability and practicality, addressing one of the main concerns buyers had with three-wheelers.

The T 60/4 featured a similar fiberglass monocoque body as the original T 60, keeping the minimalist and sporty roadster styling. The major difference lay in its four-wheel layout, which made the car feel more conventional and stable, especially when cornering or under braking. This alteration also allowed it to comply with different licensing requirements, opening the car up to a wider audience beyond just motorcycle license holders.

Powering the T 60/4 was a small two-stroke motorcycle engine—most commonly the 328cc Excelsior twin-cylinder, though some variants used larger units. Power output remained modest, in the 18–20 horsepower range, but the car’s weight was still extremely low, meaning performance was lively enough for city and backroad driving.

Inside, the T 60/4 kept to Berkeley’s no-frills formula: a basic dashboard, two bucket seats, and almost no luxury features. But that was part of the appeal. It was designed to be light, efficient, and fun, giving drivers an open-air, elemental motoring experience that was hard to match at the time.

Despite its practical improvements and spirited character, the T 60/4 came too late to save Berkeley from financial collapse. Only a small number of these models were produced before the company shut down in late 1960, making the T 60/4 one of the rarer and more sought-after Berkeley variants today. Collectors value it for its quirky design, rarity, and as a symbol of an ambitious but ultimately short-lived chapter in British motoring history.