**LATE ENTRY** 1957 Triumph TR3 - LOT 338A

The TR3 was produced by the Standard-Triumph Motor Company from 1955 until 1957 and was the first British series car to have front disc brakes. It was powered by the ubiquitous Standard 1991cc four cylinder engine that now produced 100 bhp. The four speed gearbox was available with optional overdrive and was electrically operated. Performance was more than adequate considering the basic cost of below a thousand pounds. Top speed just eclipsed a 100mph and 0-60 was a spirited 10.8 seconds. Only one tenth of the production of over thirteen thousand remained in the UK as the TR3 sold very well in the USA and was a motorsport 'stalwart' in the Sports Car Club of America.

Offered here is a delightful TR3 built on 28.3.1957 and supplied in Signal Red to Wadhams Bros of Southampton with factory upgraded suspension. Most recently its has been restored by a marque specialistic to very high standard and is now finished in Powder Blue with black interior. Mechanically, the original engine has been refreshed and the gearbox has a new overdrive unit fitted. The drivetrain has been overhauled and slightly uprated suspension bushes fitted to improve the handling.

This beautiful TR, in the best colour combination carries the registration ROR 999 which can only enhance the appeal of this classic, great value British sportscar. Come what may TR's finished to this standard will continue to rise steadily offering great fun in the bargain.