Triumph TR3
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General information
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Second hand -
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Triumph -
TR3 -
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Convertible -
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Vehicle history
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58.000 km -
09/1961 -
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Technical specifications
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Manual -
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100 HP -
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2000 -
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Energy consumption
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Petrol
Aesthetics
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White -
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Synthetic leather
Equipments
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Description
The Triumph TR3A belongs to the lineage of early sports roadsters produced by Standard-Triumph in Coventry in the late 1950s. It is a direct descendant of the TR2, launched in 1953, Triumph's first attempt to offer a simple, fast, and exportable sports car, primarily aimed at the American market. The TR3, which appeared in 1955, already introduced several significant improvements, notably Girling disc brakes at the front—a remarkable innovation for a car of this class at the time.
In 1957, the TR3A appeared, a significant evolution of the model. Externally, it was distinguished by its enlarged grille, designed to improve cooling, as well as its exterior door handles and various refinements that made it more practical and refined. The car, however, remained true to the original philosophy: a simple, lightweight, and robust roadster, designed to offer sporty performance with easy-to-maintain mechanics.
Under the hood, the TR3A uses the robust 1991cc Standard-Triumph inline four-cylinder engine, fed by two SU carburetors. This engine develops around 100 horsepower, allowing the car to reach nearly 175 km/h, a very respectable performance for the late 1950s. The separate chassis, independent front suspension, and rigid rear axle with leaf springs provide handling typical of British roadsters of the era: direct, lively, and very communicative.
The TR3A is also distinguished by a rare technical detail: it is one of the last mass-produced sports cars to retain very low "cutaway" doors, inherited from the early TR2s, which allow you to rest your arm on the bodywork as on a competition car. The precise rack-and-pinion steering, disc brakes, and strong engine torque contribute to its reputation as a particularly effective car in rallying and amateur competition.
Between 1957 and 1962, approximately 58,000 TR3As were produced, the vast majority being exported to North America. Today, it represents one of the most iconic Triumphs of the classic era, combining the pure aesthetics of an English roadster with simple yet robust mechanics.
The example shown here is a 1961 Triumph TR3A, belonging to the end of the model's production, a period when the car benefited from the latest improvements made to this generation of roadsters which became a benchmark among post-war British sports cars.
The engine was completely rebuilt approximately 10 years ago and runs perfectly. It is equipped with a rack and pinion steering system, which enhances driving comfort. It also has all the necessary rain equipment: side windows, a soft top, and a tonneau cover.
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