Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 29th July from 12pm
Auction: Wed 30st July from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1960 Triumph TR3A
Estimate
£16, 000 - £18, 000
Registration No: YSU 304
Chassis No: TS/ 67699-L
MOT: Exempt
Imported from America in 1989 by TR Bitz and shortly after refurbished by them including a repaint and retrim
Purchased from H&H by the vendor in 2015
Uprated with a later all synchromesh TR4 gearbox
Offered with a history file including BMIHT
Final evolution of the Triumph TR2/ TR3 sportscar line (save for the American market TR3B), the TR3A was introduced in September 1957. Its tough boxed section chassis featured independent coil and wishbone front suspension, a leaf sprung 'live' rear axle and disc / drum brakes. Fitted with a 1991cc four-cylinder OHV unit developing some 104bhp and 117lbft of torque, it was reputedly capable of 110mph. A great sales success on both sides of the Atlantic, the model provided a rather more visceral alternative to its MG and Jaguar competition. Great fun to drive, the ‘sidescreen TRs’ have long enjoyed a keen following among enthusiasts. Although, finding a 'home market' example can be a challenge given that just 1, 896 of the 58, 236 cars made remained in the UK.
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