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1957 Triumph TR3 Roadster

  • Chassis Number: TS19396L0
  • Engine Number: TS20038E
  • Body Number: 974073
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

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
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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 image  
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
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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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1957 Triumph TR3 RoadsterTS18850L2018 Bonhams : Pada Auction $35,000$40,000
1957 Triumph TR3 Roadster 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee$22,500  

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1957 Triumph TR3

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Roadster
Chassis #: TS19396L0
Engine #: TS20038E
1957 Triumph TR3 vehicle information
Roadster
Chassis #: TS15928L
Engine #: TS16314E