Highlights

• Complete mechanical restoration undertaken
• Recent re-spray completed
• Sympathetic restoration approach maintaining as much originality as possible
• Imported from USA and now registered on UK plates
• All original components in good condition

The Appeal

This 1961 TR3A was imported from the USA and has since undergone both a complete mechanical restoration and a recent re-spray. The vendor has focused on preserving originality, rather than over-restoring the machine, and we're told that it's running exactly as you'd expect - ready and waiting for its lucky new owner.

History and Paperwork

• Originally registered in 1961 in the USA
• Based in Indiana for much of its life in the USA
• Arrived in Indiana in 2000, where it remained thereafter 
• Imported from USA in 2019
• Now registered on UK plates
• The DVLA records 1 former UK owner
• Purchased by the current owner in 2024
• MOT exempt
• The vendor says: "After a year of ownership and a sympathetic restoration, it's time for the next project"
• 49,000 miles indicated

The Condition

• Acquired as a TR3A but changed the front 'apron' to an early 3
• Recent re-spray completed
• Handsome British Racing Green livery suits the car to the ground
• Bodywork is in fine order across the board
• Brightwork contrasts nicely 
• AA ornament fitted to the grille
• Colour-matched wheels all present and correct
• Tonneau cover in good order
• Underside appears good and solid
• Interior is nicely presented
• Black upholstery in good condition
• Instruments are clean and legible
• Dashboard in good overall order 

The Mechanics

• 1991cc inline-4 engine
• Manual transmission with 4 gears
• Engine bay is well-kept
• The car has been kept highly original throughout 
• Complete mechanical restoration undertaken
• We're informed that the car is in good working order

• Paint job- Rover Connaught Green
• Front brake discs
• Front brake pads
• Dynamo
• Twin SU Carburettors
• Rocker Shaft
• Rockers
• Push rods
• Water pump and pulley
• Bonnet anchors
• Five new tyres
• Headlights
• Rear lights
• Front indicator lights
• Fuel tank
• Fuel pump
• Fuel lines
• Central exhaust pipe
• Inlet manifold
• Heater pipe
• Radiator
• HT leads
• Points & Condenser
• Fan belt
• Thermostat
• Ignition coils x2
• Tonneau Cover
• Battery
• Voltage regulator
• Fuse box
• Engine bay Fuel line
• Copper vacuum advance pipe
• Distributor Cap
• Front Bumper
• Front bumper overriders
• Front bumper mounts and Bolts
• Number plates
• Grill

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