Highlights

Stunning Revington TR-evolved ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’
Only 6,135 miles covered since £34,000 makeover
Described by specialists as one of the best & fastest TR3s driven
Very high specification and thick history file
Owned by a mechanical engineer since 2017
Stored in a dehumidified garage and used only in good weather
Fully rebuilt engine to fast road and rally specification

The Appeal

This may look like a regular TR3. Lets get things clear at the outset: it really isn’t.

The black wires may be a hint, but beneath the smart Old English White paintwork this is one of the fastest and most exhilarating TR3s on the road. Don’t just take our word for it - that’s exactly how classic specialist Fender-Broad described it.

That is thanks to a comprehensive restoration and upgrade by none other than Revington TR - if you’re after a hotted up TR, they’ll be on speed dial. The work was completed in 2012 and involved close to £34,000 of work and a very, very long list of enhancements. In short, this is an exceptionally well sorted TR3 and considerably better and faster than it left the factory. Highlights include a fully rebuilt engine to fast road and rally specification, fuel injection, gearbox by Hardy Engineering and uprated suspension.

It has covered just over 6,000 miles since all that work was completed. For most of that time it has been carefully stored in a dehumidified garage and only used in the dry. Not surprisingly, it is in very good condition.

Opportunities like this are scarce. This is a TR3 fully evolved by Revington TR to perhaps the best these cars can be. Perfect for competitive events or just for blasting around the countryside, this is a hugely tempting classic British sports car.

History and Paperwork

Manufactured in January 1956, RHD Home Market
First UK registered in July 1979
Five registered keepers since registration in the UK
Current keeper since August 2017
Restored and upgraded between 1990 and 2012 by a previous keeper
Owned since 2017 by a mechanical engineer
Acquired by current keeper from specialist Fender-Broad
Regularly maintained and kept in a dehumidified garage
All upgrades performed by Revington TR
Comprehensive receipts dating back to August 1999
BMIHT certificate showing the car was built in January 1956
Originally Pearl White, which was changed in March 1990 to Old English White
Extensive history file showing invoices for the work documented below
Haynes manual
2 sets of keys
VIN number TS9741
Extensive additional recent work documented below

The vendor says:

“Totally standard in looks, but extensively modified under the skin, 90% of the new components and work carried out by the acclaimed specialist Revington TR in Somerset.

“The original concept was initiated by the previous owner in 1999 when he drove Neil Revington’s car and declared that he wanted one exactly like that but with fuel injection.

“The result, is a fast, yet perfectly set up car, with a surprisingly smooth ride. As Fender-Broad proclaimed: “This is a very special car indeed and probably the fastest TR3 we have ever driven, a true wolf in sheep’s clothing if ever there was one!”

The Condition

Very pretty car in great condition with pleasing colour scheme
Underneath all good and solid
Bodywork restored some time back and presents well with some light marks to note
Old English White paintwork with some stone chips and imperfections which can be checked in the photographs
Old English White paintwork in great order
Dark Red (Matador) interior trim providing perfect compliment
Fitted with fetching black wire wheels that suite with the OEW paintwork
Carpets are old now and faded but could be easily replaced
Looks totally standard externally and internally but contains a secret detailed below!
Black tonneau cover and hood sticks cover in great condition
Full weather equipment with roof and side-screens, rarely used and would benefit from some reconditioning

The Mechanics

1,991cc Triumph engine which has been fully rebuilt
Engine upgraded to fast road/rally specification by Revington TR
Only 6,000 miles covered since completion
Well maintained by engineer keeper and only used in dry weather
Upgraded and rebuilt gearbox by Hardy Engineering
Overhauled and upgraded running gear and suspension
Wiring loom and fuse boxes, replaced with modern alternatives
Braking system enhanced and improved dual circuit system
No reported running or driving issues
Described as hugely fast and very entertaining to drive

Engine work included:

Revington aluminium cylinder head
Rally cam with roller rockers
New bore liners
Forged pistons
New crankshaft
TR4A aluminium flywheel
Alloy rocker cover
Fuel injection with progammable ECU - Webcon Alpha + distributorless system
Narrow pulley belt conversion with aluminium pulleys

Specificaton:

Large core radiator and Evans waterless coolant
Revotecc engine cooling fan
Rack and pinion steering conversion
Ball joint front suspension conversion
Uprated springs and dampers
Uprated anti-roll bars
Drilled front disc brakes
Alfin rear brake drums
Stainless steel braided hoses
Dual circuit brake conversion, with racing type pedal box and individual master cylinders
New wiring loom and fuse box, with positive to negative earth conversion
Electronic tachometer
Alternator conversion
High power starter motor
Uprated windscreen wipers with intermitent wipe
Recent full gearbox and overdrive rebuild by Hardy Engineering
New clutchplate
Mohair hood sticks cover and tonneau cover as well as soft-top and side screens
Alloy fuel tank
Electric fuel pump
Stainless steel 4 branch exhaust manifold and sport exhaust system

Recent work:

Electronic tachometer
Installation of upgraded ECU by Revington TR
Rolling road set-up following installation ECU
Full gearbox and overdrive rebuild by Hardy Engineering
Tonneau cover and hood sticks cover replaced

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