1961 Triumph TR3A

• Imported from the States within the last few years and now UK-registered
• Subject to a thorough ground up restoration to a Concours standard
• It was decided to leave the car in left-hand drive with European Rallies in mind
• The Gloss Black paintwork retains a deep shine and the shut-lines and panel gaps are factory standard (possibly a bit better)
• The interior is spectacular with Cherry Red leather piped in White and deep red carpets
• Dashboards often let a restoration down but this is one of the best we have seen
• Immaculate engine bay - showroom quality. Brand new hood, tonneau and weather equipment
• The odometer indicates 62 miles which, we imagine, is since the restoration
• Looking close to standard on its steel wheels and accompanied by its Standard Certificate, this matching numbers 3A presents superbly and would be a joy to own

Long famed for their rugged reliability and idiosyncratic good looks, the 'side screen' TRs have attracted a fanatical following over the years. The final evolution of the Triumph TR2/TR3 sportscar line (save for the American market TR3B), the TR3A was introduced in September 1957. It was  never officially badged as such and was, in fact, a minor revision of the TR3 with updates including a new wide grille, exterior door handles, lockable boot and a full tool kit. 

Great fun to drive, its tough box-section chassis featured independent coil and wishbone front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and disc/drum brakes. (The first British production car to have front disc brakes as standard). Fitted with a 1991cc four-cylinder OHV unit developing around 104bhp and 117lbft of torque, it was reputedly capable of 110mph. A great sales success on both sides of the Atlantic, the model provided a rather more visceral alternative to its MG and Jaguar competition.

Further details of this little TR's restoration to follow shortly.