1959 Triumph TR3A

Lot Number: 583

1959 Triumph TR3A

Fabulous 3A benefitting from a substantial chassis-up restoration.

  • Sold for: £17,438

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 18th June, 2022 at 11.00am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Blue and White

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    950 XVJ

SUMMARY

Fabulous 3A benefitting from a substantial chassis-up restoration.

DESCRIPTION

  • Imported in 2016, this quintessential British classic was converted to RHD
  • Chassis-up, bare metal restoration including new floor pans and sills etc.
  • Engine has been re-bored (now 2200cc), new big end and main bearings, fully rebuilt
  • New brakes including pistons and reservoirs, clutch etc. Back axle and O/D box were sound
  • Professionally refinished in factory Powder Blue and Old English White
  • Lovely interior with new carpets, new hood and side screens
  • Shaped roll-over bar from Porsche. Easily removable but it does inspire confidence
  • Heritage Certificate. Over £27,000 invested in recent years, undoubtedly a labour of love

Viewing is highly recommended and vehicles will be available for viewing at the venue on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th June between 10am and 5pm, and then from 9am on Saturday 18th ahead of the auction which begins at 10.30am.

 

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
583
Make
TRIUMPH
Model
TR3A
Registration Number
950 XVJ
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
TS58520L
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Blue and White

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.

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SCORE:

106 / 135

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Lovely interior, fully refurbished with new carpets, new hood and side screens

Engine


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Engine was bored out by specialists

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Remarks

Chassis-up, bare metal restoration at the same time including new floor pans and sills etc. New brakes including pistons and reservoirs, clutch etc. Back axle and O/D box were sound

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About the Seller Rating


A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 19th June between 10am and 3pm and Monday 20th June between 9am and 1pm.

Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.

Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 20th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.

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