TR3A

Restored Barn Find: 1959 Triumph TR3A

The Triumph TR3 (and its unofficial variants) was a popular British sports car, selling 75,000 copies between 1955 and 1962. The TR3A was an updated version of the little autocross wonder that came along in 1957, but they were… more»

Estate Sale: 1960 Triumph TR3 “A”

It’s 1953 and Triumph has brought a new car to Jabbeke, Belgium, to race it down a nearly flat, nearly straight stretch of road between Brussels and Ostend. This unique bit of carriageway was a perfect test “track” for… more»

Package Deal: 1957/1959 Triumph TR3s

There are some cars that just never should be left outside.  I think you could put all convertibles in that category.  However, it seems that some cars are just made of steel that rusts with but a harsh word. … more»

Back On The Road: 1959 Triumph TR3A

The Triumph TR3 was built between 1955 and 1962 and one of its unofficial variants was the TR3A. This was a popular little sports car that achieved some success on the autocross circuit. From 1959 comes this daily driver-quality… more»

Pair of Yard Find Triumph TR3As

The TR3A was the unofficial name for an updated version of the successful Triumph TR3, which was in production overall from 1955 to 1962. The cars were never badged with the letter “A” nor were the next updated TR3s… more»

Will She Start? 1958 Triumph TR3A

Standard-Triumph never delineated between a TR3A and a TR3B – those are designations that enthusiasts have adopted to differentiate which TR3 configuration you’re discussing. The first TR3 followed the demise of the slower TR2 in 1955. It was simply… more»

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»

Family Project? 1958 Triumph TR3A

Selecting the right candidate for a family classic car restoration can be difficult. There are many factors to consider, chief amongst these being affordability and ease of restoration. That is why older British sports cars are attractive. With a… more»

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»

No Reserve: 1960 Triumph TR3

There’s something quite endearing about classic British sports cars. They don’t possess the outright performance of a muscle car, but slipping behind the wheel of one provides one of the most engaging driving sensations that it is possible to… more»

Turn-Key Roadster: 1959 Triumph TR3A

The Triumph TR3A was the third best-selling car in the TR3 series. Which was quite a feat since it wasn’t an official car. It was an evolution of the TR3 but never badged as a TR3A, just always referred… more»

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