Triumph TR3A 1959

The Triumph TR3 is a British sports car produced between 1955 and 1962 by the Standard-Triumph Motor Company. A traditional roadster, the TR3 is an evolution of the company’s earlier TR2 model, with greater power and improved braking. Updated variants, popularly but unofficially known as the "TR3A" and "TR3B", entered production in 1957 and 1962 respectively.

The Triumph TR3 is a British sports car produced between 1955 and 1962 by the Standard-Triumph Motor Company. A traditional roadster, the TR3 is an evolution of the company’s earlier TR2 model, with greater power and improved braking. Updated variants, popularly but unofficially known as the "TR3A" and "TR3B", entered production in 1957 and 1962 respectively.

The Triumph TR3A was the first series production car to be equipped with disc brakes.

Introduced in October 1955, the TR3 was little different from the preceding TR2. Changes to the 2.0-liter engine boosted power from 90 to 95 hp, but the most obvious difference was the adoption of an 'egg box' radiator grille. The engine developed 100 hp courtesy of a new cylinder head by mid-1956; then in August, Girling front disc brakes were introduced.

The TR3A was introduced during 1957, with cosmetic changes including new front-end styling featuring a full-width grille incorporating sidelights/indicators, and locking door and trunk handles plus an improved interior. Today these charismatic Triumph sports cars remain popular for their usability, ease of maintenance, good looks and the fact that they are immense fun to drive.

A comprehensive restoration was performed about 12 years ago to this left hand drive TR3A Triumph. It appears every area of the car was attended to; interior, top, exterior paint, chassis and engine compartment. Finished in a classic bright red, the car is elegantly fitted with chrome wire-wheels mounted with period looking white-wall tires. The interior is neatly appointed in a darker red, with contrasting white piping. A great car for weekend drives and Concours showings, here is a fine example of one of Britain's most iconic roadsters.

This car has 7,375 km (4.583 miles) on board.