Triumph TR3 Race Car, 1957
Triumph TR3 I(A)
Triumph TR3 I(A)•
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Chassis No.: TS21946
Engine No.: TS22379E
Not Sold
- Transmission: Manual
- Body Colour: Blue
A rare home-market TR which has been a well-respected, long-term race car, receiving much investment over many years from its diligent 'gentleman-racer' owner. The car presented here is rare home-market 1957 Triumph TR3 race car (chassis # TS21946), registration 'SBC 333'. This is a well-known TR3 full-race car, belonging to Peter Swete, and more recently campaigned by Ben Norfolk, which has recently successfully competed in FISCAR: http://fiscar.org/. Due to personal circumstances, the car's HTP papers ran out earlier this year, but could easily/quickly be renewed if required. A family friend is facilitating its sale on behalf of the owner and his family.
The engine was built by Pace Historic in 2013 using parts from Cambridge motorsport, an original invoice refers. There are Carrillo rods, a steel crank and 83mm JE pistons. It was then rebuilt again by Pace and increased capacity to 87mm, this was around 2016/17. Since then, it has only done a couple of Goodwood track days and two or three races. The body was bare metalled and resprayed in 2012; the suspension was upgraded then too. Gearbox and back axle rebuilt in 2014; it has done very little since then. It has a limited slip differential. Alfin brake drums on the rear. Seat belts and fire extinguisher were replaced in 2021 and are all in date.
The fire extinguisher will (in all probability) need recharging. It comes with four spare wheels with road tyres on. Race tyres will need replacing. Comes with a windscreen and hard-top. This well-respected TR is ready to compete mechanically but, as with all race cars, a full check over is always advised before going out. It is tax exempt and does not require an MOT.
This has been a very competitive car, and would make a perfect introduction to Hill Climbs, Sprints and Historic Racing, is eligible for Thoroughbreds (MGCC), Swinging 60s (CSCC), Top Hat/Masters and various other classic and historic series, including Equipe GTS and HSCC with minor modifications to conform to the different regulations.
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