TRIUMPH TR3A 1957 MANUAL
TRIUMPH TR3A 1957 CRACK
TRIUMPH TR3A 1957 WINDOWS

The rugged вЂsidescreenвЂ™ TR, so named for its employment of removable plexiglass side curtains, was a sales and motorsport success. The TR3 was succeeded by the Michelotti-styled, mechanically similar Triumph TR4. Updated variants, popularly but unofficially known as the 'TR3A' and 'TR3B', entered production in 19 respectively. A traditional roadster, the TR3 is an evolution of the company's earlier TR2 model, with greater power and improved braking. Walk-around and driving videos are provided below.The Triumph TR3 is a British sports car produced between 19 by the Standard-Triumph Motor Company of Coventry, England. The sale includes factory literature, service records, a spare wheel, extra body panels, a set of black vinyl seats, bumper components, and a chrome luggage rack. Additional underbody photos are included in the gallery below. The floorpans were replaced in the 1980s using custom sheet metal which was welded and riveted in place. The seller notes a noisy starter motor and an exhaust rattle. The wiring harness has also been replaced, and an April 2020 service included a fuel system flush, a carburetor adjustment, and an oil change. The battery box has been replaced, fitted with new grommets, and painted with Rust-Oleum to match the engine compartment.

TRIUMPH TR3A 1957 MANUAL

The 1,991cc inline-four features twin SU HS carburetors which were sourced by the seller in 2000, and power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The five-digit odometer shows just over 50k miles, approximately 15k of which were added by the seller over the past 43 years. Gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel level, and amperage are positioned in the center of the dash. A rear jump seat is included and shown in the gallery.ДЄ banjo-spoke steering wheel shows wear on its leather-wrapped rim and frames a Jaeger speedometer and tachometer.

TRIUMPH TR3A 1957 WINDOWS

Black rubber mats line the footwells, and adjustable wing windows are mounted to the windshield frame. The cockpit is said to have been originally trimmed in white and now features bucket seats upholstered in red vinyl with matching door panels and carpeting. A suspension and brake system refurbishment was reportedly performed by the seller in 2000. Braking is managed by discs up front and drums out back. Suspension is comprised of front A-arms and coil springs, in addition to a live rear axle with elliptical leaf springs. Silver-finished 15вЂі Minilite-style wheels feature knock-off hubs and wear Vredestien Sprint ST70 tires sized 185/70. Side curtains and a new tonneau cover are included in the sale along with an uninstalled roll bar.

TRIUMPH TR3A 1957 CRACK

The seller notes a crack in the windshield and various cosmetic blemishes, images of which are pictured in the gallery below. The bumpers have been removed, and the car retains an early-style grille, fender-mounted mirrors, and a black convertible top.

The seller reports that corrosion repairs included replacing the fenders and floorpans. Originally finished in red, the car was painted black during a cosmetic refurbishment in the 1980s.

This TR3 is now being sold at no reserve out of Eugene, Oregon, with a chrome luggage rack, side curtains, a newВ tonneau cover, spare parts, Triumph shop manuals, service records, and a clean Oregon title in the sellerвЂ™s name. A service performed in April 2020 included flushing the fuel system, adjusting the carburetors, and changing the oil.

Power is provided by a 1,991cc inline-four paired with a four-speed manual gearbox, and additional equipment includes a black convertible top, dual SU HS carburetors, 15вЂі Minilite-style wheels, and front disc brakes. The car was refinished in black during the 1980s, and the interior has been partially reupholstered in red vinyl. This 1957 Triumph TR3 is a вЂњsmall mouthвЂќ example that was acquired by the seller in Oregon in 1977.

Triumph tr3a 1957