Highlights
- Gorgeous TR3A in Triumph Midnight Blue with great detailing
- Comprehensive body off chassis restoration by TR Specialists Racetorations
- Original engine upgraded to 2.2-litre "fast road" specification with competition overdrive
- Documented 68,323 miles supported by correspondence from all previous owners
- 10 lever arch files detailing comprehensive photo restoration, magazine articles and the all important buff logbook and Heritage Certificate
- Meticulously maintained with notebook recording every journey since early 2000s
- As new soft top with matching tonneau, half tonneau and sidescreens
The Appeal
Some cars have history files. Some cars are their history files. With an astonishing 10 bulging lever arch files of records, this lovely 1959 TR3A definitely fits in the latter category.
The result is a really entertaining drive with the free revving engine working in harmony with the competition overdrive gearbox supported by suspension and cooling upgrades to give a car for spirited driving or regularity rallying. The history file details all the upgrades care and attention lavished on this visually superb TR. The car keeps excellent oil pressure and the addition of a Kenlowe fan keeps the car in the correct temperature window too.
The vendor says:
“Never have I seen such a detailed and fascinating history file to support a car such as this. An almost forensic, obsessive pursuit of every detail of this cars history from the day it was manufactured to the present day. An extraordinary history and an outstanding driving TR3a restored and uprated by the best specialists.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1959
- Seven previous keepers
- Current keeper since May 2023
- 10 lever arch files detailing ownership and maintenance
- Odometer shows 68,323 miles, which is believed to be genuine
- Restoration by TR specialist Racetorations
- Colour changed from original powder blue to dark blue during restoration
- Notebook in glovebox records every journey, mileage and fuel used since the early 2000s
The Condition
- Dark blue paintwork presents well with some minor marks consistent with an older restoration
- Bodywork in good order with extensive older restoration
- Sits on black competition wire wheels with near new Avon tyres
- Chassis reported to be in good order following professional restoration
- Chrome trim and other brightwork in good order as shown
- Grey interior trim as per original specification with new contrasting dark blue carpet
- Soft top appears in very good order
- Full and half tonneau covers with matching sidescreens
- Dashboard and instrumentation present well
- The car received body off chassis restoration and presents very well
The Mechanics
- ‘Fast Road’ spec 2.2-litre engine capacity with 87mm pistons
- Extensive rebuild and upgrade work by Racetoration
- 4spd manual gearbox with synchromesh on all four gears
- Competition overdrive on 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears
- Gas-flowed cylinder head and uprated camshaft
- Upgraded suspension with front anti-roll bar
- Oil cooler and electric fuel pump
- Thin belt alternator conversion
- Kenlowe electric cooling fan
- Capable of speeds in excess of 100 mph, we are told
- The vendor states the car starts readily and is "on the button"
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