The 1991 cc four-cylinder engine is a big over-achiever, making this Triumph feel nimble yet torquey. Weather equipment includes a matching white top and the trunk is neatly finished with simple black carpets. You'll also note that the gear shift now sports five gears instead of four, and there are auxiliary switches for the electric fan and fuel pump. All the factory Smiths instruments are fully operational and look great, and that little T-handle thing hanging on the dash is the hood key, so don't lose it. The big banjo-style steering wheel is right in your chest, the typical British sports car driving position, and all the controls are centrally-mounted because it was built in both left- and right-hand-drive versions for a global market. The carpets are in excellent shape and the dash has been wrapped in the same tan leather as the seats for a classic look. The tan leather interior appears to have been recently freshened as well, carrying fresh seat covers on the comfortable wrap-around buckets. There are a pair of bumperettes up front, but the full-sized front bumper is also available if you want the factory look. The later TR3s, known as the TR3A, had exterior door handles, which was certainly a worthy upgrade, and they certainly didn't take it easy on the chrome, with bright headlight rings, cool mirrors way out there on the front wings, and a classic raked windshield.
There are few signs of use, which is a great indicator of the care it has received, and there is no evidence of major rust repair or previous issues. It was repainted in 2015 and the workmanship was on par with what you'd expect from Triumph in the '60s: nice but not perfect. Original documentation suggests that it was originally British Racing Green, and at some point it was repainted red, and today it wears a handsome coat of Oxford White, which suits it just fine. As a result, there are a myriad of upgrades and it's thoroughly sorted and ready to enjoy. This car has been restored, freshened, and repainted several times over the course of its life, which suggests to us that it has been loved and enjoyed, but never abandoned and resurrected. The later TR3s, known as the TR3A, had exterior.
It's a great choice if driving enjoyment is your primary goal.
This 1963 TR3, for instance, has a gorgeous look that's reminiscent of a Jaguar XK120, a burly 4-cylinder engine, and a very reasonable price tag for all that classic British fun.
VERY TASTEFULLY RESTORED & UPDATED, 1991cc ENGINE, 5 SPEED MAN, FRT DISCS, NICE!īritish sports cars are a cornerstone of the old car hobby, and we'd argue that the Triumph TR3 sits neatly at the intersection between affordable and desirable.