1961 Triumph TR3A Roadster with Hardtop
Registration no. not registered (UK taxes paid)
Chassis no. TS74648LSimply constructed, practical to own and offering 100mph-plus performance at a bargain price, the Triumph TR2 was an enormous success both at home and abroad so it was only to be expected that its successor would represent evolution rather than revolution. Introduced in October 1955, the TR3 was indeed little different from the TR2; changes to the Standard Vanguard-derived 2.0-litre engine boosted power from 90 to 95bhp but the most obvious difference was the adoption of an 'egg box' radiator grille. By mid-1956 the engine developed 100bhp courtesy of a new cylinder head; then, in August, Girling front disc brakes and the stronger Phase III Vanguard rear axle were standardised. Cosmetically revised but mechanically indistinguishable, the TR3A was phased in during 1957. New front-end styling featured a full-width grille incorporating sidelights/indicators, and for the first time there were locking door and boot handles plus an improved interior.
Our vendor advises us that this left-hand drive TR3A requires full restoration. The four wings are new but nothing is known of its history. It appears to have most of the components to complete, but prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with its completeness or other wise prior to bidding. There is no history file with this lot, although the car has a NOVA declaration. This lot is sold strictly as viewed.
1961 Triumph TR3A Roadster with Hardtop
Registration no. not registered (UK taxes paid)
Chassis no. TS74648LSimply constructed, practical to own and offering 100mph-plus performance at a bargain price, the Triumph TR2 was an enormous success both at home and abroad so it was only to be expected that its successor would represent evolution rather than revolution. Introduced in October 1955, the TR3 was indeed little different from the TR2; changes to the Standard Vanguard-derived 2.0-litre engine boosted power from 90 to 95bhp but the most obvious difference was the adoption of an 'egg box' radiator grille. By mid-1956 the engine developed 100bhp courtesy of a new cylinder head; then, in August, Girling front disc brakes and the stronger Phase III Vanguard rear axle were standardised. Cosmetically revised but mechanically indistinguishable, the TR3A was phased in during 1957. New front-end styling featured a full-width grille incorporating sidelights/indicators, and for the first time there were locking door and boot handles plus an improved interior.
Our vendor advises us that this left-hand drive TR3A requires full restoration. The four wings are new but nothing is known of its history. It appears to have most of the components to complete, but prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with its completeness or other wise prior to bidding. There is no history file with this lot, although the car has a NOVA declaration. This lot is sold strictly as viewed.
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