Triumph TR3 (1955)
for sale
Price: US $20,000.00
Price: US $20,000.00
1955 Triumph small-mouth TR3. British Racing Green. Fresh ground up restoration completed in May, 2015, with 1, 015 local miles currently on the odometer which had been reset to
zero.
Commission number TS9100LO, EB9035, chassis number 842167, built
November 3, 1955. This is the 464th
TR3 built.
I've
been involved with Triumphs for almost 40 years and this project was my first
“retirement hobby” effort to bring a solid but tired early TR3 back to
life. Restoration was a full frame-off effort with no detail
spared. The body was in very good shape but required outer sill
replacement as well as weld repairs (no fiberglass) to the floorboards.
Following these basic repairs, the body tub
and all panels were media blasted and painted with epoxy primer on all sides. The paint is Standox “Standoblue” waterborne
basecoat for the optimal finish, followed by Standox “Standocryl” urethane
clearcoat. All inside panel and door surfaces
and underside of body tub were subsequently coated with 3M undercoating
#08881for maximum corrosion protection and sound deadening.
The original engine TS9530E has been rebuilt to 86 mm/2138
cc and has the uprated rear crankshaft seal that does not require machining off
the scroll. It also has an uprated Steve
Yott oil pump and the original SU carbs have been rebuilt. This engine also has the rare
factory-installed LeMans head as fitted on engine numbers TS9350E through TS13052E. The high-capacity radiator (no crank hole)
has been reconditioned.
Rebuilt 4-speed manual transmission and crisp overdrive 22/1374/001411, functional in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears. The original gearbox casing TS9475 was cracked and replaced with a casing from TS23861 and the gearbox internals were refreshed with new bearings, seals, synchros, and layshaft. The gearbox shifts smoothly and retains its original non-syncro first gear design.
60 spoke painted wire wheels with 165-15 Kumho tyres. The spare tyre is a 155-15 to allow
fitting into the early spare tyre enclosure.
All new interior including black loop pile carpeting, black seat
covers with white piping, rear occasional seat, new door and dogleg panels, facia, and cockpit capping.
All gauges and heater are reconditioned and in proper
working condition.
New convertible top and hood sticks cover.
Rebuilt wedge type side curtains by The Roadster Factory.
With the exception of the safety modifications listed below, every effort has been made to restore this very early TR3 to as original
condition as possible.
Safety modifications made to this car include:
Front disk brakes to replace the original drum
brakes.
Girling rear axle TS46604 installed to replace
the inherently weak original Lockheed axle S/N TS9832.
4-way flasher with switch discretely hidden
under facia.
Brake light modifications to allow all 3 rear
lamps to light instead of just the original small number plate lamp light.
12V accessory outlet discretely hidden under facia.
Negative ground Pertronix Ignition.
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate is
included. This car runs as good as it
looks and has never been in the rain since completed. If you purchase this car, you will be pleased. It is undoubtedly one of the finest early TR3’s
in the USA.
Payment by bank wire-transfer only. Buyer assumes all costs and responsibility for shipping.
update: 2015-09-25
Used |
“This is a restored classic 1955 Triumph TR3.” |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | TS9100LO | Year: | 1955 |
Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Make: | Triumph |
Transmission: | 4-Speed with overdrive. | Model: | TR3 |
Body Type: | Convertible | Engine: | 4 Cylinder Triumph |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Drive Type: | RWD |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Mileage: | 1,015 |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Exterior Color: | British Racing Green |
For Sale By: | Private Seller | Interior Color: | Black with white piping. |