1959 Triumph TR3A

Lot details
Registration No: SSK 972
Chassis No: TS60408L
Mot Expiry: Oct 2018

- Supplied new to America and repatriated by Murray Scott-Nelson during 1989

- Subsequently treated to a photo documented, chassis up restoration by Mr B. Watson with assistance from the Northern TR Centre

- Current ownership for five and a half years during which time the car has benefited from attention to its clutch, fuel system, cooling system, carburettors and headlights etc

- Comes with a large history file, uprated 2138cc engine and full weather equipment

Final evolution of the Triumph TR2/TR3 sportscar line (save for the American market TR3B), the TR3A was introduced in September 1957. 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. Fitted with a 1991cc four-cylinder OHV unit developing some 104bhp and 117lbft of torque, it was reputedly capable of 110mph. A great sales success on both sides of the Atlantic, the model provided a rather more visceral alternative to its MG and Jaguar competition.

According to an accompanying extract from the production records of The Standard Motor Company Ltd, this particular example was built on 24th September 1959 and originally finished in Signal Red with Black upholstery and Black weather equipment. Supplied new to America, it was repatriated in 1989 by sportscar dealer Murray Scott-Nelson. Treated to an extensive, chassis-up, bare metal restoration by its first UK keeper, Mr B. Watson of Clifford, Wetherby, the work included conversion to right-hand drive and the installation of a more powerful TR3B / TR4 specification 2138cc four-cylinder OHV engine. The Northern TR Centre provided any necessary replacement parts and the refurbishment was documented via numerous photos. Converted to run on unleaded petrol as part of an engine overhaul carried out during 2002, `SSK 972' entered the current ownership a decade later. Progressively improved since then, the Triumph has benefited from attention to its fuel system (new tank, pump and lines), cooling system (water pump, hoses, gauges and thermostat), clutch (renewed), headlights and carburettors (overhauled). Showing an unwarranted 39,000 miles to its odometer and sporting full weather equipment, this handsome TR3A is described by the vendor as being in `good' (electrical equipment, interior trim, paintwork) or `very good' (2138cc engine, four-speed manual plus overdrive transmission, bodywork) overall condition. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, restoration photo album, large history file and MOT certificate valid until October 2018.