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Triumph TR3
TR3A - TR3A
1959 Triumph Tr3
1959
15,992 miles
Manual
Petrol
Ashford, Kent
Sold
Sold on 16 Apr 2026
Listing Source
Description
TRIUMPH / TR3 / Sports Doors / YELLOW Bereavement sale.Vendor states:Enthusiast car, well known, many continental adventures down to Le Mans with Triumph Club. Full (perfect) soft top, unbolted to allow fitment of hard top at time of transportation. Very extensive archive history, receipts etc. Imported from Ohio, USA in 1991 (paperwork in the file).Due to vehicle age and classic status, no warranty given with this vehicle.MOT certificates back to 1991.The car runs, but the clutch requires atten...
About the TR3A
The Triumph TR3A (1957-1962) had full-width grille, exterior door handles, and 100hp standard. The definitive "sidescreen" TR with around 58,200 built - most common of the early TRs. Values from £30k.
Known Issues to Watch For
TR2/TR3: Engine: Wet-liner 2.0 four - robust and tuneable. Check liner sealing, timing chain, oil leaks (normal for era). Gearbox: Non-synchro first (TR2/TR3) - learn double-declutch. TR3B has synchro box. Chassis: Separate chassis - check for rust, accident damage, poor repairs. Outriggers rust critically. Body: Steel body on ash frame in places - wood can rot. Doors, floors, sills rust. Front disc brakes (TR3+): Pioneering but need maintenance. Wire wheels: Check splines. Electrics: Lucas positive earth - conversion to negative common. Values: Strong, classic TR market established. Budget £2-4k annually.
Desirable Options
TR3B (rare, synchro box), Overdrive, Wire wheels, Hard top, Works rally history, Matching numbers
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower100 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1959
Mileage15,992 miles
Body StyleRoadster
Production Info
Production Years1957 - 1962
GenerationTR3A
Listing Source
Price on request
195915,992 milesManual
