Triumph TR3A Roadster, 1960
Triumph TR3 I(A)
Triumph TR3 I(A)•
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Chassis No.: TS62514L
Auction: Monterey 2019
Auction date: August 17, 2019
Lot No.: F33
$25,300 | Sold
- Exterior: Green
- Interior: Black
- Body: Roadster
- Driven in a Rally in Texas and restored afterwards
- Believed to be 58,000 miles
- Approximately 6,000 miles since the restoration
- 4-cylinder engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- British Green Racing exterior
- Beige interior
- Soft top with side curtains
- Boot cover
- Twin carburetors
- Radio
- New Coker wide Whitewall tires
- Tonneau cover
Triumph’s TR sporting tradition began with the bluff-fronted TR2 of 1953, a rugged no-nonsense, affordable 100 MPH sports car that epitomized the British bulldog spirit on wheels. Initially rather sparse on creature comforts—and not even equipped with external door handles—the theme really gained traction with the tidied-up TR3 of 1955, which offered space for an occasional rear seat, more power from the tough 1991cc 4-cylinder engine and, from 1956, became one of the first cars in its class to be supplied with front disc brakes. Just as noteworthy was the fact that with its 104 MPH top speed it was barely outpaced by the considerably more expensive 6-cylinder Austin-Healey 100/6.
While gaining a considerable reputation on car-breaking European rallies and the race track, including works entries in the Le Mans 24 Hours, the TR3 evolved further. In 1956, a revised cylinder head raised power to 100 HP, and though not an official designation, the so-called TR3A of 1957 had a full-width grille incorporating side lights and indicators, faired-in headlights, improved accommodation and lockable door and trunk handles. By the end of production in 1961, a total of 58,236 TR3As had been built, the vast majority for export, and most of those found homes in the United States.
While retaining the character and charm of earlier TRs, this late TR3A produced in 1960 incorporates all the improvements and upgrades that make it the most refined and enjoyable to drive. Where so many have been fitted with chromed wire wheels, this left-hand drive example pleasingly rides on steel disc wheels as per factory fit. With a believed overall mileage of 58,000, it also benefits from a restoration carried out 6,000 miles ago.
Finished in British Racing Green accented with wide whitewall tires, this rugged and charismatic true Brit combines period charm with an ownership experience that is far less intense than many more fragile exotics that offer little more in performance and come with considerably higher running costs.
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