1960 Triumph TR3A

Registration No: YSU 304
Chassis No: TS/67699-L
MOT: Exempt

• Imported from America in 1989 by TR Bitz and shortly after refurbished by them including a repaint and retrim
• Purchased from H&H by the vendor in 2015
• Uprated with a later all synchromesh TR4 gearbox
• Offered with a history file including BMIHT

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.

We are pleased to offer this pretty example of an American-market TR3A, which was imported into Britain in 1989 and has been enjoyed by the present owner since 2015. It is accompanied by a BMIHT certificate which confirms that it was originally produced in LHD form with Sebring White paint, Black leather upholstery and a Black top, plus disc wheels, a heater, a tonneau cover, a hood frame cover and 5.90 tyres. It was despatched on 16th February, 1960, to Cal. Sales. Inc. in Los Angeles.

When the Triumph was imported by TR Bitz, it was promptly treated to extensive refurbishment, including a full repaint and interior retrim, plus a RHD conversion. Subsequent owners have kept it in regular use and effected maintenance as necessary, with recent works including a new brake servo in 2017, new tyres in 2018, a new dynamo in 2019, a new water pump and a pedal box overhaul in 2020, and an overhaul of both master cylinders in 2022. At some stage, an all-synchromesh TR4 gearbox was also installed. A characterful and spritely sports car, it is offered for sale with the current V5C, the BMIHT certificate, assorted correspondence from TR Bitz and a very large collection of invoices and MOT certificates.

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