1960 Triumph TR3A

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire 16000 - 18000 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 Heritage Certificate Final evolution of the Triumph TR2/TR3 sportscar line (save for the American market TR3B), the TR3A was introduced in September 1957. 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. Great fun to drive, the �sidescreen 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 the UK. More information following shortly. 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 Final evolution of the Triumph TR2/TR3 sportscar line (save for the American market TR3B), the TR3A was introduced in September 1957. 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. Great fun to drive, the �sidescreen 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 the UK. More information following shortly.