£39,375 • £22,000 - £28,000
1957 Triumph TR3 - FIVA - 1000 Miglia
United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1957 Triumph TR3 is a meticulously restored, Concours-winning example with FIVA and Miglia 1000 papers, granting access to prestigious rallies. It retains its matching numbers, original color scheme, and comes with an extensive history file, making it a highly desirable classic for collectors.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in excellent condition, a multiple Concours-winning example. It has undergone a body and mechanical restoration with attention to originality. The interior is beautifully preserved. While it's not perfect, it's been well-maintained and has minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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Manual
Transmission:
TS20504
Chassis No:
Odometer:
69,674 miles
LJA 999
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Offered here at the NEC Classic Car Show 2025 is a fine example of a British sports car, one that our team is particularly proud to represent.
At Iconic Auctioneers we are fortunate to handle many exceptional classics, but every so often a car stands out for its authenticity, provenance and overall condition and this Triumph TR3 is one such example.
Supplied new by Hollingdrake Automobile Co.
Ltd on 7th August 1957, chassis #TS2054, engine #TS20873E was first registered just two days later on 9th August under the registration number LJA 999, as confirmed by the original purchase order and the buff logbook on file.
According to the Triumph Register Certificate, it was finished in British Racing Green with red leather upholstery, complemented by a black hood and side screens.
A written account in the history file records that the first owner kept the TR3 until the mid 1980s.
Its longest documented journey was from Manchester to Anglesey in 1958, with the note that it was 'not driv...
Points of note
£562
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,412
Median Price (Since 2020)
£50,384
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 13 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
69,673 miles
Registration Date
1957-08-09
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 14 2025 with 69,673 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Apr 18 2016 with 68,449 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed
On Dec 12 2013 with 66,299 miles
Passed
On Dec 17 2012 with 65,643 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)
Passed
On Oct 13 2011 with 65,418 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On Sep 23 2010 with 55,161 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Slight wear in nearside lower trunion
Passed
On Aug 04 2009 with 64,556 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jul 15 2008 with 64,069 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Jul 15 2008 with 64,069 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Jul 19 2007 with 63,152 miles
Passed
On Aug 03 2006 with 63,139 miles
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