1959 Triumph TR3A

Registration No: XOL 957
Chassis No: TS386310
MOT: Exempt

• Matching chassis and engine numbers
• Desirable factory right-hand drive example with overdrive
• Subject to a self-evident older restoration
• Accompanied by a history file and full weather equipment

The final evolution of the Triumph TR2 and TR3 sports car line (save for the American-market TR3B), the TR3A was introduced in September, 1957. Its tough box-section chassis featured independent coil and wishbone front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and front disc and rear drum brakes. Fitted with a 1,991cc four-cylinder OHV unit developing some 104bhp and 117lb ft 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. Great fun to drive, the ‘side screen’ TRs have long enjoyed a keen following among enthusiasts, although finding a home-market example can be a challenge given that just 1,896 of the 58,236 cars made remained in Britain.

A very desirable matching-numbers, home-market example with factory-fitted overdrive, as far as can be discerned this Chariot Red 1959 TR3A has had just four owners from new. It is thought that it was originally intended to be despatched to Rhodesia, but for some reason it never left Britain. Consequently, it found an enthusiastic owner in one Mr R. H. Adams, who kept the TR until 1979 when, with 15,600 miles on the clock, it was sold to N. Twilton. He in turn kept it until 2015, when the odometer showed just 21,400 miles. The next owner retained it until 2019, when it entered the current registered owner's hands, and the mileage reading remains under 30,000. The benefit of a self-evident previous restoration at some point in its life, in the present ownership, the Triumph has received further improvement, including a carburettor overhaul in 2020 and fitment of a new fan belt and oil filter in 2023.

The Triumph boasts an impressive history file, with the V5C, MOTs traceable back to 1970, Standard-Triumph chassis records, assorted invoices, ownership records and evidence of show attendance. Usefully, it is also supplied with a full set of weather equipment, comprised of the hood, side screens, and full and half tonneau covers, so you really can enjoy it in all weathers!

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