1957 Triumph TR3
1 of just 1,286 home market cars

Registration No: 973 EPK
Chassis No: TS21951
MOT: Exempt

• Supplied new by Dudley Cobbold Autos of Wimbledon
• A resident of the London area for its first two decades
• Treated to a photographically documented, 'body off' restoration in 1993
• Nicely specified with an alternator, wood-rimmed steering wheel, overdrive, wire wheels and front disc brakes

The Triumph TR3 of 1955 was a direct evolution of the TR2. With it came minor styling revisions, a slight hike in power and the options of an occasional rear seat and a bolt-on steel hardtop. The overdrive system for the four-speed manual gearbox was upgraded to work on the top three ratios, effectively giving a seven-speed gearbox. In 1956 the front brakes were changed from drum to disc units. A great sales success on both sides of the Atlantic, the model provided a rather more visceral alternative to its MG and Jaguar competition

Desirably specified with wire wheels and overdrive, this rare RHD home-market TR3 represents a highly useable example of the much-loved model, with history from new. Built in September, 1957, it was registered in 1958 by Dudley Cobbold Autos of Wimbledon, Surrey, before being sold to a gentleman in Epsom. In 1978, it was shipped to Wichita Falls in Texas but was reimported in 1990, and a “body-off restoration” was commenced in 1993. The work involved overhauling the overdrive, differential and propshaft, recoring the radiator, and refreshing or replacing a number of assemblies. The brakes were renewed with new front discs (as fitted by the factory), it received a new exhaust system including the manifold, the overdrive was overhauled, and assorted other new parts included the springs and shock absorbers, the fuel pump, the half-shafts and an alternator.

Little-used following the restoration, with the Triumph then was purchased by the vendor in December 2024, requiring recommissioning. Having made it roadworthy again, he describes it as “good” in all areas. It is sold with assorted papers including copy of the buff logbook, a heritage certificate, a photo album of the restoration and assorted post-restoration invoices. A rare and desirable home market example, ready for many excursions again!

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452