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Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire
Viewing: Tues 17th March 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Weds 18th March 2026
Location: Kelham Hall Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
1959 Triumph TR3
Estimate
£16, 000 - £20, 000
Registration No: XOL 957
Chassis No: TS386310
MOT: Exempt
Matching chassis and engine numbers
Desirable factory right-hand drive example with overdrive
Subject to a self-evident older restoration
Accompanied by a history file and full weather equipment
The Triumph TR3 of 1955 was a direct evolution of the TR2. With it came minor styling revisions, a slight hike in power and the options of an occasional rear seat and a bolt-on steel hardtop. The overdrive system for the four-speed manual gearbox was upgraded to work on the top three ratios, effectively giving a seven-speed gearbox. In 1956 the front brakes were changed from drum to disc units. A great sales success on both sides of the Atlantic, the model provided a rather more visceral alternative to its MG and Jaguar competition.
A very desirable matching-numbers, home-market example with factory-fitted overdrive, as far as can be discerned this Chariot Red 1959 TR3 has had just four owners from new. It is thought that it was originally intended to be despatched to Rhodesia, but for some reason it never left Britain. Consequently, it found an enthusiastic owner in one R. H. Adams, who kept it until 1979 when, with 15, 600 miles on the clock, it was sold to N. Twilton. He in turn kept it until 2015, when the odometer showed just 21, 400 miles. The next owner retained it until 2019, when it entered the vendor’s hands, and the mileage reading remains under 30, 000. We acknowledge it may not be original, as the Triumph has clearly received a restoration at some point in its life. Some maintenance has been completed in the present ownership, including a carburettor overhaul in 2020 and fitment of a new fan belt and oil filter in 2023.
The Triumph has a most impressive history file, with the V5C, M. O. T. s traceable back to 1970, Standard-Triumph chassis records, assorted voices, ownership records and evidence of show attendance. Usefully, it is also supplied with a full set of weather equipment, comprised of the hood, side screens, and full and half tonneau covers, so you really can enjoy it in all weathers!
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