Description

Lot details

Year: 1956
Make: Triumph
Model: TR3
Registration: 998 XWD
Chassis No: TS10817
Engine No: TS 13F
Odometer: 0007

The Triumph TR3 was built between 1955 and 1957 and was powered by a 1991cc engine which initially produced 95bhp increasing to 100bhp at 5000rpm. The four-speed manual transmission could be supplemented by an overdrive unit on the top three ratios electrically operated and controlled by a switch on the dashboard. In 1956, the front brakes changed from drum to disc becoming the first British series production car to be so fitted. Because of these disc brakes, the TR3 and subsequent TR3A's became known for their superior braking ability making it an autocross favourite. In 1957, the TR3 was replaced by an updated version, the TR3A, which included new wide front grille, exterior door handles, lockable boot handle and came with a full toolkit as standard, although the TR3A's still retained the 1991cc engine.

Presented in Signal Red coachwork with fully retrimmed Fawn leather trim with new carpets this nut and bolt restored TR3 presents very well and represents a wonderful 50's roadster perfect for the summer. Supplied with the British motor industry heritage certificate which indicates the date of build as 6th April 1956, supplied new to P.J.Evans limited with factory fitted 550 tyres the current specification is exactly as the original. A right hand drive home market example the restoration was completed we are informed in 2021 and a hand written note from the restorer details new parts including pistons and bore liners, the head being skimmed and new head gasket set part of an engine rebuild, new radiator and starter motor. The exhaust is stainless steel and the car sounds wonderful, it also comes with full wet weather gear in case you require and in the history file is photos from the restoration. An early TR3 is amongst our favourite classics, most can only imagine what 100bhp would have felt like 70 years ago but it still feels exhilarating today, let alone in, 1956. In our vendors words 'this example purrs like a kitten, pulls like a train and handles like a dream. What a motor vehicle, motoring how it should be'. Consigned by Mathew Priddy

Vehicle details

Vehicle data

Make
Triumph
Model name
TR 3
First registration date
Not provided
Year of manufacture
1956
Mileage (read)
1,956 mi
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)
70/95
Cubic capacity (cm³)
1991
Cylinders
4
Doors
2
Steering
Not specified
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
4
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Fuel type
Electric

Individual configuration

Exterior color
Others
Manufacturer color name
-
Interior color
Others
Interior material
Others

Condition, registration & documentation

Has Report
Registered
Ready to drive
Mille Miglia eligible

Location

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