It’s sad when you see someone’s entire world being auctioned off. That’s because no one else loved that stuff like the deceased, and the memories he/she once had are all but lost. Case-in-point is this upcoming auction in Ashland,… more»
TR3
Jan 27, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Parked In ’84: 1958 Triumph TR3A
One of the great subsets of our hobby is that of postwar British sports cars. Triumph, MG, Austin Healey, Sunbeam, Morgan, and others all came to market after the war with two-seat sports cars. Each accomplished the role in… more»
Jan 3, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Beautiful But Needy: 1960 Triumph TR3
One of the more iconic British sports cars is the Triumph TR3. Remembered for its cut-down doors and jaunty good looks, the TR3 has but one enemy: rust. If you are looking for a handsome, easy-to-work-on British sports car,… more»
Aug 7, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Parked in The 1980s: 1957 Triumph TR3
Classic British sports cars from the 1950s and 1960s make ideal candidates for a novice considering their first restoration project. Their elegantly simple engineering means that dismantling these vehicles to the last nut and bolt is straightforward for those… more»
Aug 1, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Still Runs: 1957 Triumph TR3 Project
Hankering to step into a stalled British roadster project? Here on craigslist is a 1957 Triumph TR3, partially dismantled four years ago for a brake job that was never completed. I think that’s plastic or a windshield laying over… more»
Jul 6, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Needs a Bonnet and Windshield: 1960 Triumph TR3
As a kid growing up in the 60’s, I vividly remember seeing my first Triumph TR3 (and a red one at that). I fell in love with its classic British roadster looks and its low-slung styling that made it… more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Forest Find: 1958 Triumph TR3
Many moons ago, when I was spending most weekends in my shop working on car restoration, a friend tipped me to an MGA roadster located just off Wilsonville Road, near Woodburn, Oregon. I didn’t even change from my coveralls,… more»
Oct 22, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Take Your Pick! California Cache of Cars
Most cars in a collection have something in common. Makes, models, production years, and body styles are just some of the things that collector cars may share. But in this case, the eight vehicles offered here on craigslist seem… more»
Sep 2, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
30-Year Barn Find: 1958 Triumph TR3
The TR3 was a British sports car (aka roadster) built between 1955 and 1962, sandwiched between the TR2 and TR4 models. These machines used plexiglass side glass for windows and were quite successful in rallies across Europe. This ’58… more»
Jun 19, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1959 Triumph TR3 With Factory Hard Top
In 1952, Standard Motor Company needed a new sports car to replace the Triumph 2000. A gap in the marketplace had opened up, between MG’s tiny Midget series at the low end, and the Jaguar XK 120 at the… more»
Mar 25, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Easy Project? 1958 Triumph TR3A
The Triumph TR3 was a British sports car built between 1955-62. It succeeded the TR2 model with greater power and improved braking. The TR3A was a slight evolution to the TR3 but was never an official model. This ’58… more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Double the Fun: A Pair of Triumph TR3As
Owning a classic roadster is something to which many aspire, but to have two on hand means one has graduated from enthusiast to collector. If ever you wanted to become a member of this particular club in one fell… more»
Aug 4, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Sitting For 45 Years: 1957 Triumph TR3 Project
It’s always nice to have a few options available when considering the question of a project build. That is what is on offer with this 1957 Triumph TR3. The car has been parked for the past 45-years, but the… more»
Jul 29, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Our 1960 Triumph TR3A Needs A New Home
We recently found a new project and need space in our garage, so we’ve made the hard decision to let one of our other projects go. Since it’s the closest car to being finished, we’ve decided our 1960 Triumph… more»
Jul 13, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Final Model Year: 1962 Triumph TR3B
The Triumph TR3 was a British sports car built between 1955-62. It was an evolution of the company’s TR2 and had more power and better braking capabilities. The “TR3B” is an unofficial name given to the final year of… more»
May 8, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Corvette Power! V8-Swapped 1958 Triumph TR3
Dropping an American V8 engine into a nimble British sports car is a tried-and-true recipe for go-fast performance and handling. Examples that immediately come to mind are the AC Cobra, Sunbeam Tiger, and TVR Tuscan, all of which were… more»
