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The Bolesworth Castle September 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 22nd September 2024
1961 Triumph TR3A
Registration - 6648 TR
Chassis No. - TS80982-L
M. O. T. - TBC
Odometer - 90, 130
Beautifully presented in pale Powder Blue, this example of Triumph’s TR3A has a fascinating heritage. ’6648 TR’ is powered by Triumph’s 2. 2-litre four cylinder, matched to a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and is now a right-hand drive model, despite having originally been built in left-hand drive. Fitted with a beige canvas roof over navy blue cabin, the seats are upholstered in dark blue leather with piping that matches the roof. The convertible set-up includes a roof frame, plus adaptations for tonneau cover configurations.
Originally a left-hand drive model and exported straight from the factory to the United States, ‘6648 TR’ has been back in its home country for the last 10 years. On returning to the UK, it has undergone a full nut & bolt restoration, stripped back to bare metal, and converted to right-hand drive. ‘6648 TR’ has been built back up from scratch, with new consumables such as hoses and pipes, while efforts have been made to restore parts that can be restored. Rust-proofing has been boosted by the addition of a stainless steel sports exhaust and aluminium fuel tank, and when the engine was worked on, the cylinder head was changed to allow for unleaded fuel. The Triumph has been entered into concours events, and proved highly successful, such is the quality of the work carried out, which in total amounts to around £46, 000, with invoices and receipts included in a large folder of work. Unsurprisingly, the vendor considers this TR3A as in ‘excellent’ quality throughout, including powertrain, bodywork, and interior. Offered with an indicated 90, 130 miles, this is not guaranteed, particularly because of the time spent abroad, but is reckoned genuine.
Pristine example of Triumph’s TR3A
Full nut & bolt restoration completed
Concours-ready model
Triumph introduced the TR3 roadster in 1955, replacing the TR2, as an evolution of that earlier model. Offered with revised styling and improved performance, the model performed well with its 1, 991cc engine until the TR3 was revised just two years later, with what is now known as the TR3A. A new full-width front grille is the most obvious change to the model, but it came with other elements such as a full tool-kit and lockable boot. In 1959, further changes were made, this time with the option of a 2, 138cc straight four unit. A TR3B was the unofficial moniker for the run-out model, which lasted a year in 1962, before being replaced by the TR4.
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 21st September and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 22nd September, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 22nd September, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission – please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
£20, 000 - £25, 000
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
