1957 Triumph TR3

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Highlights

Recent comprehensive ‘no-expense-spared’ restoration
Spent most of its life in a dry, hot South African climate
Recently returned to UK and correctly UK registered
New red leather interior and brand new cream canvas roof
Freshly rebuilt engine with work to clutch, brakes and wiring
Pretty red and black colour scheme in great order

The Appeal

The Triumph TR3 is a quintessential British sports car, known for its spirited performance and classic styling. This particular 1957 model stands out due to its comprehensive restoration and its life in a dry, hot South African climate, which has preserved its chassis in very good condition.

It recently underwent a comprehensive restoration that the vendor describes as ‘no expense spared,’ work that covered bodywork, paintwork, retrim and an engine rebuild. The result is a car that reportedly looks and drives like new.

The striking black exterior paired with a new red leather interior and a brand new cream canvas roof makes it a head-turner. This car is ready to provide an exhilarating driving experience with its peppy 2L engine and engaging handling.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1957
Originally taken to South Africa in 1963 on a carnet
Garaged and cherished in South Africa for its entire life
Bought by the seller in South Africa from a deceased estate in April 2022
Underwent a complete no-expense-spared restoration just prior to purchase
Re-registered in the UK since May 2024
Unfortunately, no service history books are available

The Condition

Comprehensively restored car presented in stand-out black over red colour scheme
Sparing use since restoration means the signs of age or minor
These include a few tiny stone chips to front of car
Underside and paintwork present well with few marks visible in photographs
Spent most of its life in a dry hot climate, resulting in a rust-free chassis
New red leather interior, appears in smart condition
Brand new cream canvas roof and tonneau cover
Sits on painted wire wheels in good condition with tyres showing plenty of tread
Chromework presents well with bright finish and no visible tarnish or damage
Very tidy cabin with retrimmed red seats with black piping
Dashboard and door cards in matching red trim
Black carpets in good order
Spacious boot with well trimmed carpet

The Mechanics

1,991cc 95bhp 4cyl triumph engine
4spd manual transmission with overdrive
Overdrive located on the steering wheel
New clutch just fitted together with brake master cylinders and hand brake cable
Freshly rebuilt engine, new clutch, all new brakes and wiring
Mechanically sound according to seller and said to draw a crowd wherever it goes
Said to drive like new
The vendor reports that the engine is very peppy with great performance in all gears

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