1959 Triumph TR3A
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Highlights
- Extensively restored
- Fantastic condition throughout
- Ready to drive and enjoy
The Appeal
The Triumph TR3 built upon the success of the TR2 with some significant improvements, a classic roadster the TR3 is one of the great British sportscars and they don’t come much better than this. Still with the original combination of red exterior and black upholstery this TR3 looks fantastic from every angle.
Restored to a very high standard throughout this TR3A is in fantastic condition and would make an excellent addition to any collection and would make for a superb show car.
Restored to a very high standard throughout this TR3A is in fantastic condition and would make an excellent addition to any collection and would make for a superb show car.
The History and Paperwork
- V5 Present and correct
- Registered as a historic vehicle
- Tax and MOT exempt
- Imported from USA
- First UK registered 1992
- Large photo album documenting the restoration
- Massive service file showing the extensive work done to the car
- Import certificate dated 1989
- Invoices dated 2015 from TR Shop for a new clutch and fuel pump amongst other parts
The Interior
- Superb condition throughout
- Black seats with red piping in excellent condition
- Matching black carpeting with red trim
- Steering wheel, dashboard, dials and switches all present very well
Sliding down in behind the big wheel of this TR3A you instantly get a sense of why these cars proved so popular. The low slung doors that you can rest an arm on, the close to the road driving position and classic British styling all add up to create a fantastic motoring experience. This coupled with the noise of the Triumph engine up front make for a compelling drive that's sure to put a smile on anyone's face.
The dashboard features an array of dials and gauges in amongst a few switches all of which present very well with bright chrome surrounds. The seats look excellent finished in black with red piping and they are in very good condition along with the door cards and trim. The matching black carpeting throughout is in the same excellent condition and the interior overall is very good.
The Exterior
- Red paintwork is in excellent condition
- Wire spoked wheels are all in superb condition
- Brightwork presents excellently
- Tonneau presents very well
- Light lenses, badges, trim and windows are all in very good condition
The TR3A is a gorgeous looking car, wth a wide grille and long curved lines it’s a classic British design that has really stood the test of time. With its distinctive front end and rounded wheel arches the TR3A is instantly recognisable and would be a perfect car for taking to classic shows.
All of the brightwork presents excellently, from the windscreen trim to the overriders and bumper it all has a bright shine with only the lightest patina visible on some parts. The deep lustrous red paintwork is in similarly good condition and perfectly compliments the beautifully styled body with the wide grille and deep cut doors, making for a fantastic looking classic car.
The Mechanics
- Fitted with the more powerful TR3B/TR4 2138cc engine
- Converted to run on unleaded petrol
- Four speed manual gearbox with working overdrive
- The owner informs us that the car starts easily and idles smoothly
- The owner informs us that the car sounds superb, with no unwanted noises
- Both the engine and the engine bay present very well
- Underside is clean, tidy and appears to be in very good condition
This TR3A has undergone extensive restoration since being imported from the USA including; replacement engine, conversion to right-hand-drive, new clutch in 2015 and a whole host of other work to the engine and running gear to bring it into the condition you see today.
Whilst we didn’t hear it running on the day of the shoot, the owner informs us that it starts easily and runs superbly, which we don’t doubt given the condition of the car and the work that has been carried out.
Summary
A true British classic roadster the TR3A is everything you could want in a classic car and this one is as good as they come. In superb mechanical condition, it looks fantastic finished in red and with the extensive brightwork all in great condition it’s an excellent example of a classic British car.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1959
- Make Triumph
- Model TR3A
- Colour Red
- Odometer 40,039 Miles
- Engine size 2138
Auction Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Beaulieu
- Location Hampshire
- Country United Kingdom
22
bids
- an•••• £26,000 14/02/23
- ma•••• £25,750 14/02/23
- an•••• £25,500 14/02/23
- ma•••• £25,250 14/02/23
- an•••• £25,000 14/02/23
- ma•••• £24,750 14/02/23
- an•••• £24,500 14/02/23
- ro•••• £24,250 14/02/23
- an•••• £24,000 14/02/23
- ro•••• £23,750 14/02/23
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