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After a failed attempt to take over the Morgan Motor Company, Standard-Triumph began work on building its own sporting roadster that could compete with MG in the United States export market. A prototype TR was created, followed by a restyled TR2 in late 1953. Power was from the Standard Vanguard-derived 1991cc 'four.' The TR3 appeared in 1955 and dominated American SCCA E-production events. For 1956, upgrades for the basic TR3 included a dramatically revised frontal treatment and mechanical updates, including larger carburetors and modified intake ports that boosted engine output to 100 bhp. Front-disc brakes were another welcome change.
This TR3 is an original left-hand-drive export model destined for Germany. It was built on June 21st, 1957 and came with factory-installed equipment including a heater and instruments calibrated in Imperial units. It was later imported to the United States and has a known history from August 1974. The car has been a concours level restoration and finished in Pear White as originally finished with the factory-fitted Blue Vynide upholstery replaced by blue leather with cream piping. There is also blue Wilton wool carpeting.
The car earned First in Class and Best in Class at Ault Park and Louisville in 2009. Best in Show honours were earned in 2010 under Triumph Register of America scrutiny, and in 2011, it earned that organization's Gold Certificate by scoring a near-perfect 99.3 out of 100 possible points.
The car has traveled just 1,300 miles since the restoration work was completed.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2013
This TR3 is an original left-hand-drive export model destined for Germany. It was built on June 21st, 1957 and came with factory-installed equipment including a heater and instruments calibrated in Imperial units. It was later imported to the United States and has a known history from August 1974. The car has been a concours level restoration and finished in Pear White as originally finished with the factory-fitted Blue Vynide upholstery replaced by blue leather with cream piping. There is also blue Wilton wool carpeting.
The car earned First in Class and Best in Class at Ault Park and Louisville in 2009. Best in Show honours were earned in 2010 under Triumph Register of America scrutiny, and in 2011, it earned that organization's Gold Certificate by scoring a near-perfect 99.3 out of 100 possible points.
The car has traveled just 1,300 miles since the restoration work was completed.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2013
2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $55,000-USD $75,000
Sale Price :
USD $55,000
1957 Triumph TR3 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Triumph TR3
(Data based on Model Year 1957 sales)
1957 Triumph TR3A Chassis#: TS2475OLO Sold for USD$134,632 2018 Historics at Brooklands - Mercedes-Benz World | |
1957 Triumph TR3 Chassis#: TS16511L0 Sold for USD$29,297 2018 H & H Auction - Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |
1957 Triumph TR3 Chassis#: TS 20880 L Sold for USD$57,200 2018 Gooding & Co. : Amelia Island | |
1957 TRIUMPH TR3 ROADSTER Sold for USD$25,000 2016 Mecum - Houston | |
1957 TRIUMPH TR-3 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: TS19819L Sold for USD$23,100 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1957 Triumph TR3 Roadster Sold for USD$25,000 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1957 Triumph TR3 Sold for USD$26,000 2013 Mecum Auction - Chicago | |
1957 Triumph TR3 Sold for USD$26,000 2013 Mecum : Schaumburg | |
1957 Triumph TR3 Roadster Chassis#: TS19396L0 Sold for USD$55,000 2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction | |
1957 Triumph TR3 Convertible Sold for USD$23,500 2013 Mecum Auctions - Kissimmee, FL Auction | |
1957 Triumph TR3 Roadster Sold for USD$15,500 2012 Mecum - St Charles, Il | |
1957 Triumph TR3 Roadster Sold for USD$15,500 2012 Mecum - St Charles, Il | |
1957 TRIUMPH TR-3 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: TS15509L Sold for USD$24,200 2012 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas | |
1957 Triumph TR3 Roadster 1991 CC, 4-Speed Chassis#: TS14502L Sold for USD$26,500 2012 Mecum - Monterey, CA | |
1957 Triumph TR3A Roadster Chassis#: 5885088 Sold for USD$30,728 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motorcycles, Motor Cars and Related Memorabilia & Spares | |
1957 Triumph TR3 roadster 1957 Sold for USD$49,829 2012 Artcurial Motorcars at Rétromobile | |
1957 Triumph TR3 Chassis#: TS15928L Sold for USD$59,400 2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1957 TRIUMPH TR-3 CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$30,800 2010 Barrett-Jackson ORANGE COUNTY 2010 | |
1957 Triumph TR3 Roadster Sold for USD$24,750 2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1957 Triumph TR3 Roadster Chassis#: 61892 Sold for USD$21,784 2009 Coys Auction - Spring Classics |
Triumph TR3s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1957 Triumph TR3's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1957 Triumph TR3 Roadster | TS18850L | 2018 Bonhams : Pada Auction | $35,000 | $40,000 | |
1957 Triumph TR3 Roadster | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $22,500 |
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