Description
Iconic British roadster, ideal for enthusiasts seeking a historic motor ready to take to the road with complete ease and safety. Description Triumph TR3A dated 31/ 12/ 1958 Mileage: 138, 600 km (86, 113 miles) Fuel: 95 Octane Petrol (equipped with fuelflex system) 100bhp, 4-cylinder with dual S. U. carburettors Gearbox: Manual 4-speed with Overdrive Red bodywork, black interior MOT valid (2026-2028) Key strengths Exceptional example No perforating rust (bodywork and chassis) Standard registration document (CGN) Vehicle Matching Numbers certified by British Motor Heritage Trust Vehicle inspected in 2025, Folder with vehicle history Regular runner, Vehicle with maintenance records prioritising originality (3rd owner) Electrical circuits fully functional and reliable Discreet & reversible safety upgrades Vehicle ready to drive and reliable without compromising the charm of the original specification. Major assets enhancing the vehicle's value • Period Overdrive: Delivers undeniable driving comfort on road and motorway. • Original condition but excellent and well-maintained: Unrestored patina. Chassis and bodywork are sound (no structural corrosion) with clear history (3rd owner, complete invoice file since 2016). The period red colour combined with its complete accessories (hood, side-screens and tonneau cover in excellent condition) perfectly complement the British roadster package and maximise its usability, justifying its position in the upper valuation bracket. • Original Jaeger and Lucas instrumentation • Numerous original chrome elements (unpitted) and chrome wing nuts. • Period options: Heating system, radio system (aerial, speakers) and period electric cooling system perfectly complete the historic specification. • Reversible upgrades (Modern fan, high-torque starter, improved brakes): perfect for regular use (Enhanced mechanical reliability, reduced overheating risk). • Period red (Signal Red): One of the most iconic and sought-after colours for the TR3. It enhances the chrome and the car's lines, making it very elegant to the eye. • Aluminium radiator & Reinforced brakes: The modern aluminium radiator definitively solves the TR3's historic weakness (overheating in town or traffic). Reinforced brakes (aviation hoses) provide the safety needed to merge into modern traffic. Ultimate strengths for the French market • The presence of original left-hand drive (LHD) combined with a standard French registration document constitutes the most valuable configuration on the French market. • Its standard registration document (CGN) is a very rare administrative asset for a vehicle of this age. Whilst a classic vehicle registration document (CGC) is very attractive today, retaining the standard registration leaves the future buyer with absolute choice over their administrative status. Summary: This 1958 TR3A absolutely ticks every box of the
