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Triumph TR3A

Triumph TR3A

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Triumph TR3A
Lot number 100
Hammer value £18,700
Description Triumph TR3A
Registration XWF 190
Year 1959
Colour White
Engine size 1,991 cc
Chassis No. TS46582
Engine No. TS898FR
Documents V5C; large history file

Powered by a virtually indestructible 1991cc 4-cylinder, wet-liner OHV pushrod engine, the gutsy TR2 was capable of a genuine 100mph. Not only that, in its 1954 road test, The Motorcar praised Britain's lowest-priced ton-up car for returning 'astonishing fuel economy' of 34.5mpg over 1,904 miles.

The TR2 was replaced by the TR3 in 1955, now with 100bhp on tap (5bhp up on the TR2), front disc brakes and the option of an overdrive unit on the top three gears, electrically operated and controlled by a switch on the dash. The final evolution of the line, the TR3A was introduced in September 1957. It differed mainly in having a wider front grill, exterior door handles, a lockable boot handle and a full tool kit as standard.

Great fun to drive, its tough boxed section chassis featured independent coil and wishbone front suspension, a leaf sprung 'live' rear axle and disc / drum brakes. Now with some 104bhp and 117lbft of torque, it could sprint to 60mph in 10 seconds on its way to a top speed of 109mph. It was replaced by the straight-edged and Italianate TR4 in 1961.

First registered in June 1959, this UK market TR3A was inherited by the current owner in 2014 from his late father who had owned her since 2004. Extensively restored about 25 years ago, it remains very presentable and has been the subject of much attention and expenditure in recent years. The overdrive gearbox has been overhauled by Hardy Engineering and a NOS clutch fitted. The wiring loom has been replaced, the brakes overhauled and the carbs rebuilt. This work is in addition to general servicing and fettling.

Offered for sale due to business commitments and a growing family which make regular enjoyment of the TR difficult, this is a car which can be pressed into service immediately, having had recent attention to all the important areas. It comes with a hood, sidescreens and tonneau cover all in good, serviceable condition, together with a large history file.

Amendment: vendor forgot to bring the sidescreens, which are said to be in good condition, and will be forwarded by the vendor to the winning bidder

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