£10,000 - £12,000
1959 Triumph TR3A
United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 390
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Triumph TR3A is presented in Primrose Yellow with a blue leather interior and shows only 43,000 miles. It is described as being in highly original order, retaining its factory specification, and comes with a substantial history file, making it an appealing opportunity for collectors.
Condition
7
Highly original order, well-preserved.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
TS53650
Chassis No:
Odometer:
43,000 miles
ODO 48
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Long famed for their rugged reliability and idiosyncratic good looks, the 'side screen' TRs have attracted a fanatical following over the years
The final evolution of the Triumph TR2/TR3 sportscar line, the TR3A was introduced in September 1957.
It was never officially badged as such and was, in fact, a minor revision of the TR3 with updates including a new wide grille, exterior door handles, lockable boot and a full tool kit
Great fun to drive, its tough box-section chassis featured independent coil and wishbone front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and disc/drum brakes
Fitted with a 1,991cc four-cylinder OHV unit developing around 104bhp and 117lb/ft of torque, it was reputedly capable of 110mph.
A great sales success on both sides of the Atlantic, the model provided a rather more visceral alternative to its MG and Jaguar competition
Finished in Primrose Yellow with blue leather, this TR car presents in highly original order throughout, retaining its character and factor...
Points of note
£1,454
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,287
Median Price (Since 2020)
£38,144
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 18 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
43,604 miles
Registration Date
1959-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 18 2018 with 43,604 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Apr 19 2017 with 42,698 miles
Passed
On Jun 28 2016 with 42,622 miles
Passed
On Jul 14 2015 with 42,563 miles
Passed
On Jun 13 2012 with 42,272 miles
Passed
On Jun 29 2011 with 42,131 miles
Passed
On Jun 11 2010 with 42,130 miles
Failed
On Jun 04 2010 with 42,130 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Passed
On Mar 24 2009 with 41,947 miles
Passed
On Apr 02 2008 with 41,858 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- WASHERS ONLY JUST PUTTING WATER ONTO SCREEN TO CLEAR ENOUGH TO SEE. SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS
Passed
On Mar 27 2007 with 41,682 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS
Passed
On Apr 03 2006 with 41,532 miles
Failed
On Apr 03 2006 with 41,532 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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