Your personal inspection or that of a mechanic is welcome. There is absolutely no rust in or on the car. The car is not used in snow or rain, and has been kept in a climate-controlled garage. And it has a car cover when it was kept over the winter. It comes with a boot to cover the convertible frame, the snap on top and side curtains in tan. There are four very small stone chips on the car and one superficial one inch scratch. The color is a beautiful rich blue, "Cotswold Blue", and is an original color for TR3s, but it is very rare. The car has been completely sorted out mechanically and is in excellent operatingcondition. These cars were often raced in their early years and were much faster than their MG counterparts. It apparently will do close to 100 mph, but I have never had it over 70, fast enough for highway driving. It has an inline four-cylinder motor that is rated atapproximately 100 hp, plenty of power for a car that weighs just over 2000 pounds. It has a four-speed gearbox that issynchromeshes into all gears except first. The engine and transmission are believed to be original to the car. 58,000 of these cars were produced, and there are approximately 10,000 surviving today. The seller states the transmission and rear-end are leaking, and additional photos of the underside are presented in the gallery below.This is an excellent TR3A that was completely restored several years ago.
#1961 TRIUMPH TR3A MANUAL#
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. An oil change was last performed approximately six months ago. It is a mostly complete car with wire wheels. The car is in white with a black interior. Further work in 2020 reportedly included replacing the motor mounts and clutch slave cylinder and installing a finned aluminum valve cover and a stainless steel exhaust system. 1961 Triumph TR3A for Restoration 1961 Triumph TR3A that is a good car for a restoration. British roadsters have had a huge impact on the automotive world. The seller states that service in 2019 included rebuilding the carburetors and replacing the water pump. A car like the Triumph TR3 is a true enthusiasts car, and this 1961 TR3A is a prime example of why. The 1,991cc inline-four is fed by dual SU carburetors. The five-digit odometer shows 80k miles, though total mileage is unknown. The banjo-style steering wheel frames a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. Additional equipment includes an adjustable steering column, a locking storage compartment, a digital clock, lap belts, a heater, and a dash-mounted rear-view mirror. The cabin was reupholstered during previous ownership and features tan vinyl seats with brown piping along with a matching dashboard and door panels. The included tonneau cover is depicted above. Stopping power is provided by front discs and rear drums. The car rides on coil springs and tube shocks up front and leaf springs out back. Painted 15″ wire wheels feature winged knockoffs and wear BFGoodrich whitewall tires that the seller states were installed in 2020. This 1961 Triumph TR3A comes fully loaded with options and features that are perfect for any true classic car enthusiast. The car was known for its superior braking ability, making it an autocross favorite. The Grand Touring–style hardtop includes side curtains with sliding windows. The Triumph TR3 is the first production car to include standard disc brakes, which were continued on the TR3A facelift. Additional exterior details include dual front fender mirrors, badges affixed to the front grille, a chrome front bumper with over-riders, and chrome rear bumperettes. Originally Powder Blue, the car was repainted in green during the refurbishment and features a replacement tan convertible top. Acquired by the seller in 2018, this TR3A is now offered with a Gunson’s Colortune kit, a tool kit, spare parts, manufacturer’s literature, a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, and a clean California title in the seller’s name. Additional equipment includes a body-color hardtop, a tan convertible top, side curtains with sliding windows, a tonneau cover, 15″ wire wheels, and an adjustable steering column. The car is finished in green over a tan vinyl interior and is powered by a 1,991cc inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission. This 1961 Triumph TR3A was built in May 1961 and refurbished in the 1980s.