Description

TRW 736 is one of the three famous “TRW” Works rally cars built in April 1957 at the Standard Triumph Competition Department in the Birmingham factory for the works rally team under the supervision of Ken Richardson who was instrumental in Triumphs Roaster success. Equipped with disc brakes, a straight four 2.0ltr engine and the distinctive Apple green paintwork they entered the 1957 European rally season. Because of the fuel crisis in the Suez and fuel rationing Motorsport almost came to a halt at the beginning of 57. The three cars competing in two major rallies, the Tulip and the Liege-Rome-Liege. Its first outing at the Tulip Rallye driven by John Waddington and William Cave took 1st place in the GT class beating Paddy Hopkirk in TRW 737. Frenchman Bernard Costen and his navigator Bernard Pichon managed a 3rd place overall at the Liege-Rome-Liege. With a relative quiet life after competing this remarkably original car with continuous history had a three-year restoration to bring it back to its original “Works” specification completed by TR Enterprises. Finishing in time to compete in the 2012 Liege-Rome-Liege Rallye. Eligible for the Mille Miglia, last entered in 2021, Goodwood and Le Man Classic. Current FIA HTP passport valid until December 2028.

Vehicle details

Vehicle data

Make
Triumph
Model series
TR 3
Model name
TR 3A
First registration date
Not provided
Year of manufacture
1957
Mileage (read)
Not provided
Chassis number
Not provided
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
Not provided
Number of owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Convertible (Roadster)
Power (kW/hp)
74/100
Cubic capacity (cm³)
1991
Cylinders
4
Doors
2
Steering
Centered
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
4
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual configuration

Exterior color
Green
Manufacturer color name
-
Interior color
Beige
Interior material
Textile

Optional equipment

Mittellenker

Condition, registration & documentation

Has Report
Registered
Ready to drive

Location

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Hall and Hall

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