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The Triumph TR3 was introduced in 1955 and was a development of the successful TR2. The TR3 had an increase in horsepower through redesigned carburetion, the option of an occasional rear seat, and (beginning in 1956) front disc brakes.
This TR3 was purchased new from British Continental Motors by Henry Fischer of Bedford, Massachusetts. When purchased, the owners added nearly 4300 worth of options above the agreed $2,500 base price. Among the options included the newly available rear seat, the sporty wire wheels, a heater, and a tonneau cover.
The Fischers retained the car for four decades. In 1996, the Fischers sold the car to Randy Aagaard of Salt Lake City. In 1998, the car was sold to Michael Jacobsen of Virginia, only to be repurchased by Mr. Aagaard 12 years later. The current owner purchased the car in early 2011.
This car is fitted with an inline four-cylinder engine displacing 1991cc and twin SU carburetors. The engine produces nearly 100 horsepower sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. There are hydraulic front disc brakes and drums in the rear.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona. It had a pre-auction estimated value of $45,000 - $65,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $59,400, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2012
This TR3 was purchased new from British Continental Motors by Henry Fischer of Bedford, Massachusetts. When purchased, the owners added nearly 4300 worth of options above the agreed $2,500 base price. Among the options included the newly available rear seat, the sporty wire wheels, a heater, and a tonneau cover.
The Fischers retained the car for four decades. In 1996, the Fischers sold the car to Randy Aagaard of Salt Lake City. In 1998, the car was sold to Michael Jacobsen of Virginia, only to be repurchased by Mr. Aagaard 12 years later. The current owner purchased the car in early 2011.
This car is fitted with an inline four-cylinder engine displacing 1991cc and twin SU carburetors. The engine produces nearly 100 horsepower sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. There are hydraulic front disc brakes and drums in the rear.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona. It had a pre-auction estimated value of $45,000 - $65,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $59,400, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2012
2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $45,000-USD $65,000
Sale Price :
USD $59,400
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 |
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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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