Description
Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire
Viewing: Tues 16th June from 12pm
Auction: Wed 17th June from 9am
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: Exempt
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.
Supplied new to Mr Clifford of Worthing, ‘264 PPO’ belonged to K. Sparling, A. Graham, J. Carlton, Racetorations, R. Forsyth, W. Washbourne, D. Lee and M. Mills before being purchased from Fender Broad Ltd by its current registered keeper in 2025. Prepared for road rallies by marque specialist Racetorations during the early 1990s at Mr Carlton’s behest, the TR3A had its original engine overhauled and enlarged (87mm bore), suspension and brakes uprated and a TR4 all-synchromesh gearbox with overdrive installed. A Kenlowe fan and stainless steel exhaust were added too, the recorded mileage at the time being a believed genuine 47, 750 or so. Subsequent owner Mr Forsyth then tasked the same company with carrying out a bare metal bodywork restoration plus an interior re-trim and sundry re-chroming etc in 1995. Showing 60, 086 miles when bought by Mr Lee, he thoroughly researched the Triumph’s history during his sixteen year tenure. Benefiting from some £3, 000 worth of expenditure during the last twelve months (wheels / tyres, carburettor tuning etc), this delightful TR3A displays 68, 000 miles and is only coming to market because the current (tenth) registered keeper finds access difficult. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, Heritage Certificate, hardtop, weather equipment and history file.
