Highlights

Very pretty pale primrose over tan interior
Recent oil and filter change
Desirable early narrow-grille 1957 TR3
Professionally built with high-end driver-focused upgrades
2L twin-carb engine with Ford 5-speed gearbox
Upgraded to servo-assisted disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, and alternator
Carburettors recently rebuilt with professional engine set up and tune
Would make a great touring and events car

The Appeal

Triumph’s TR3 was always more about rugged capability than some of its British rivals. This car leans into that theme with a host of upgrades that improve its usability and driveability. What makes it so appealing is that, aside from a tiny tell-tale, you’d never know because the factory aesthetics are retained, including a set of body colour steels.

The clue to what lies beneath is the classic-style gear knob, which reveals five cogs. A slick Ford 5sp gearbox is part of a range of improvements to this pretty Pale Primrose narrow grille 1957 TR3 that make it ideal for touring and classic events. Other additions include rack-and-pinion steering, upgraded Delphi brakes, alternator conversion and suspension modifications. The vendor says that it drives quite unlike a standard TR3, describing it as ‘a special drive.’

Other recent work includes professionally rebuilding the carburettors plus setting up and tuning up the engine.

This is a really tidy and smartly presented TR3 with excellent paintwork, Interior and engine bay and underside sparingly used show car. But with that spec and those improvements, it’s tailor-made for getting out and enjoying some long runs.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1957 in the USA
UK-registered since 2005
Three registered UK keepers
Imported from the US with California registration documents as shown
Invoices for servicing, parts and maintenance since arriving in the UK
Registered historic so ULEZ-compliant
VIN number TS15852L
V5C

The Condition

Attractive Pale Primrose, described by the vendor as unblemished
Matching steel wheels with chrome hub caps fitted with Firestone tyres
Exterior chromework in very good order as shown
Saddle Tan leather interior with edged Caramel carpets
Wooden steering wheel fitted
Dashboard and dials reported in good order
Black vinyl hood, door panels and tonneau cover included in very good condition

The Mechanics

1,991cc Standard-Triumph four-cylinder petrol engine
Twin carburettors recently rebuilt and tuned
Ford 5-speed manual gearbox paperwork included
Rack-and-pinion steering
Delphi vacuum servo-assisted front disc brakes fitted May 2019
Pads, brake hoses and calliper seal repair kits fitted at same time
Suspension upgrades carried out
Alternator conversion
Stainless-steel exhaust
Professional engine set up and specialist tune
New radiator fitted recently
The vendor reports the car starts on the button every time

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