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Triumph Other (1959)
for sale

Price: US $8,900.00

Description:

This TR3 is in very good condition. It was the subject of restoration about 25 years ago and although the paint shows chips and scrapes of the interceding years, there are no new rust or damage issues. I was mainly interested in having a presentable daily or weekend driver that has power and awesome fun per gallon. Acceleration is eye blurring. This car turns heads on the road from its appearance, performance, and throaty exhaust note.
The top and tonneau look like new, though the tonneau needs to be stretched now and then to compensate for shrinkage when not being used. The chrome is not pitted and polishes to a brilliant shine. The tires are new 175/65 R 15 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3s which put more tread on the ground and corner excellently. The interior carpet is unblemished and the seat covers are Moss style replacement. A prior owner, probably the restorer, foolishly painted the dash. This annoys me, and installation of a new cloth fabric face is scheduled, and may be done before the buyer takes delivery, but if not, I will deduct $200 from the price for this work.
What's new. The following additional parts/items have been replaced or added: A 4 into 1 tubular header, new top and bottom windshield rubber; front wing mirrors; water pump, pulley and belt; new fuel pump; new high torque starter; new speedo and tach cables; oil filter converted to spin-on; gas tank interior flushed and coated; a Parts are plentiful and inexpensive and these are as easy to work on as a car can be. It accelerates amazingly and stops straight and tight. Corners like a 60's sports car should and is a true joy to drive.
Also included: A like-new TR3 OEM steering wheel, a solid loaded TR3 83mm head and intake, one excellent TR3 starter and one usable, a new right front TR3 fender, 4 TR6 wire wheels w/hubs and knock-offs (used)
needs attention: gas gauge sender, air scoop pull, right turn signal, dash lights, as usual there is a plastic insert in the battery box because of acid overflow sometime in the past 64 years.
Please call or email with any questions, concerns or request for more pictures. The reserve is $11, 500. which is only twice the value of the engine upgrade. The car is advertised elsewhere so I reserve the right to withdraw the listing if it becomes unavailable. The photos re an important part of the description of this car; please take time to look them over. I can be reached for questions and inspections by phone at 561 715 8464
By bidding, the winning bidder enters into a binding contract to purchase this car, so please act accordingly, and only bid what you are ready, willing and able to pay. This sale is not conditional on anything. Please do not bid unless you are ready to buy. I require a $700 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT within 24 hours of the end of the auction with the balance due no later than 7 days later. The deposit may be by Paypal or wire transfer, but the balance can only be paid directly to me via wire transfer and not by Paypal unless buyer is willing to pay a 3% Paypal fee on top of the winning bid price less deposit. Absolutely no checks or money orders of any kind. I will cooperate with your transporter and will store the car for up to 21 days, as long as the terms of payment have been met, while you arrange pick up. NOTA BENE; be advised that the risk of loss transfers to winning bidder upon final payment. PLEASE NOTE that failure to fully pay within the time required will result in the immediate forfeiture of deposit money to seller as liquidated damages.

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