Descrição
Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire
Viewing: terça-feira, 16 de junho a partir das 12h
Auction: quarta-feira, 17 de junho a partir das 9h
Location: Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
1959 Triumph TR3A
Subtly uprated, 'home market' example
Estimate
£14 000 – £18 000
Registration No: 264 PPO
Chassis No: TS63903
MOT: Isento
A 'home market' car registered in West Sussex on January 1st 1960
The subject of an extensive past restoration by marque specialist Racetorations and still highly presentable
Offered for sale with extensive history file and hardtop
Treated to some £3, 000 worth of recent expenditure
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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