£20,000 - £25,000
1959 Triumph TR3A - Left-Hand Drive
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 816
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This TR3A is a fully restored, left-hand drive example imported from California, featuring a rebuilt engine, gearbox, and braking system, along with a re-trimmed blue leather interior.
Upgrades for usability include an alternator, electric cooling fan, and steering-rack conversion, making it an excellent choice for touring.
Condition
8
Body-off restoration to exceptional standard.
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Manual
Transmission:
TS64398L
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
237 UYL
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
The TR3A was Triumph’s definitive 1950s roadster – a rugged, charismatic sports car offering lively performance from its torquey 2-litre four-cylinder engine and timeless open-top design
It was never officially badged as a TR3a but was, in fact, a minor revision of the TR3, with updates including a new wide grille, exterior door handles, lockable boot and a full toolkit
The example you see here was imported from California in 2011 by Prodrive senior engineer, Richard Thompson, who heads their Prodrive Legends operation and undertook a comprehensive body-off restoration to an exceptional standard
The chassis was stripped, blasted and repainted, while the body was refurbished and repainted in its original Powder Blue by Normandale Bodyworks of Daventry
Mechanical components were comprehensively rebuilt including the engine, gearbox, rear axle and braking system.
Fitted with a new wiring loom and the instruments and dash assembly were fully refurbished
Additional restoration included a ...
Points of note
£2,300
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,547
Median Price (Since 2020)
£38,144
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 10 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
91,149 miles
Registration Date
1959-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 11 2017 with 91,149 miles
Passed
On Mar 31 2016 with 90,978 miles
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