1957 Triumph TR3 Race Car

The car presented here is rare home-market 1957 Triumph TR3 race car (chassis # TS21946), registration 'SBC 333'. This is a well-known TR3 full-race car, belonging to Peter Swete, and more recently campaigned by Ben Norfolk, which has recently successfully competed in FISCAR: http://fiscar.org/

Due to personal circumstances, the car's HTP papers ran out earlier this year, but could easily/quickly be renewed if required. A family friend is facilitating its sale on behalf of the owner and his family.

• The engine was built by Pace Historic in 2013 using parts from Cambridge motorsport, an original invoice refers. There are Carrillo rods, a steel crank and 83mm JE pistons. It was then rebuilt again by Pace and increased capacity to 87mm, this was around 2016/17. Since then, it has only done a couple of Goodwood track days and two or three races
• The body was bare metalled and resprayed in 2012; the suspension was upgraded then too
• Gearbox and back axle rebuilt in 2014; it has done very little since then
• It has a limited slip differential
• Alfin brake drums on the rear
• Seat belts and fire extinguisher were replaced in 2021 and are all in date
• The fire extinguisher will (in all probability) need recharging
• It comes with four spare wheels with road tyres on
• Race tyres will need replacing
• Comes with a windscreen and hard-top

This well-respected TR is ready to compete mechanically but, as with all race cars, a full check over is always advised before going out. It is tax exempt and does not require an MOT. This has been a very competitive car, and would make a perfect introduction to Hill Climbs, Sprints and Historic Racing, is eligible for Thoroughbreds (MGCC), Swinging 60s (CSCC), Top Hat/Masters and various other classic and historic series, including Equipe GTS and HSCC with minor modifications to conform to the different regulations.