Car & Classic Verified Dealer

JB Classic Cars

Voshol 2a 2411 NP Bodegraven The Netherlands

Triumph TR3A 1960 SOLD

The master’s masterpiece
Triumph TR3A Overdrive (1960)

The years 1959 and 1960 were quite interesting when we look back at Triumph’s history. Triumph returned to Le Mans with a trio of TR3S race cars to compete in the 2 litre class. Just after the summer of ‘59 the Standard Motor Company changed its name to Standard-Triumph International Limited. And already in 1960 the company was taken over by British Leyland. During this period our TR3A was produced and shipped to the US, just like most TR3s. Back in Europe it has been tastefully restored by the renowned TR-specialist Hans Kooy.

Unlike most restorations, where 100% originality counts more than personal taste, this restoration has been a showcase for Kooy. He put all his knowledge, effort and dedication into this TR3A and the result is mindblowing. This has become the best restored TR3 “wide mouth” on the market today. Its presence attracts people to take a closer look, not just the Triumph connoisseurs. This car excites, even when standing still.

Inspired by the renewed colour scheme on the front badge, this example was painted in Old English White with dark blue leather interior. The car looks better in real life than on photos. The maritime blue mohair hood, tonneau and hood stick cover, side curtains and interior match perfectly. The blue leather seats with white piping are as new, just like the blue leather dashboard and carpets. The upholstery is a class on its own. Hans Kooy even created matching blue bags for all covers and sidescreens. Stylish and practical. There’s plenty of storage space for travelling compared to other small two-seaters and within moment you can create a different look on the car, depending on weather conditions. There’s an adjustable air vent behind the bonnet for hot weather and the typical valve on top of the engine for the colder nights to get some heat in the cabin. Plain simple, but it works.

When seated most people will feel very at home behind the adjustable banjo steering wheel. The drive is a perfect example of how a British roadster should be. With disc brakes at front and electronic overdrive every drive will be joyful. The strong two litre engine with a pair of SU H6 carburetors has an easy job, with only 950 kilos on the scale. And the perfect stopping power is something you don’t experience often in cars of its era. You can easily understand why so many TR3As ended up on race or autocross tracks. It’s a shame that less than 20% of the 58 thousand TR3As have survived. More people should have enjoyed these little roadsters nowadays.

Any sports car lover will adore this lovely TR3A, because it shows concours-quality inside and out. The saying ‘beauty is in the details’ counts with this Triumph, especially when you see the immaculate engine bay. Despite the fact that this car is better than when it left the factory, it’s not over-restored. With his eye for perfection Mr. Triumph TR himself created a masterpiece. A final addition we’ve made was to rechrome the valve cover because of some scratches (not pictured yet).

Specifications:
. Fully restored masterpiece
. Matching Numbers
. Heritage Trust Certificate
. Wire wheels
. Adjustable steering column
. Blue leather interior
. Mohair hood (Soft top)
. Price € 49. 000,-

This advert has now been removed through sale or otherwise.
Please see the list below for similar live adverts.

Similar Adverts

Triumph TR6 Mimosa yellow, 1975CR 73000 rec. miles, o/drive, MoT, PAS, Bosch fuelling, Lumenition Elec. Ign.,MX5 seats, refurbed throttle bodies, U/leaded head, mohair hood etc., oil cooler, electric fan, recent clutch, new radiator, hoses, water pump etc., rebuilt suspension with new springs, shockers, poly bushes etc., ...

73,000
19 Feb 2024
Leicestershire
Private

Full Body off restoration carried out in 1993 – but still looks just done condition. Very little use since. Rack and Pinion Steering conversion, chrome wires, Man/O, Stainless Exhaust, Hi Torque starter, unleaded head. Visit website link for contact details

25 Mar 2024
City of Bristol

Owned by my Father for the last 20years plus, this amazing Old English White Auto Stag is as good as it gets, Hardly driven but cared for with love attention and detail with numerous photos and invoices. Original Documentation from new with two previous keepers prior to my father’s ownership, well known to the stag ...

72,500
18 Mar 2024
Hertfordshire
Private

TRIUMPH STAG 1973 OLD ENGLISH WHITE LAST OWNER OVER 20 YEARS COVERED 41,000 MILES WITH MOTS AND INVOICE TO PROVE LOTS BILLS FOR WORK DONE UPGRADED DISCS AND PADS SPAX REAR SHOCKS BLUE HOOD WITH BLUE TRIM WHICH IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION POWER STEERING ELECTRIC WINDOWS FACE OFF CD PLAYER ALLOYS WHICH ARE IN NICE CONDITION ...

41,000
3 Mar 2024
Essex
Private

Hi bought couple of years ago as a barn find changed all brakes, brake hoses brake callipers overhauled all oils stainless steel exhaust gators etc , was using it up till December but now losing my lock up so best to sell body work needs a respray no real rust just a little surface rust hard and soft tops loads of history<br><br>...

51,000
6 Mar 2024
London
Private

Up for sale is my stunning 1968 Triumph TR4A finished in white with red upholstery. This car benefits from the following features: - Surrey and Soft top - Overdrive - Wire Wheels - Largely original paint - Original seats & upholstery This car has been garage kept during my ownership of 9 years, with no expense ...

53,417
28 Mar 2024
Lancashire
Private

VERY nice and perfectly running 1958 Triumph TR3A. It still has the original engine. Drive it home! It has perfect and original floors / chassis. For more information, send a mail to: [email protected] Take a look at our website www.stolzeclassiccars.nl for more information and the biggest choice in REAL ...

70,676
18 Mar 2024
Netherlands

VRW 221 built in November 1957 at the Standard Triumph Competition Department in the Birmingham factory. First registered on the 01-01-1958 in preparation for the 1958 European Rally season. Believed to be the only surviving one of four “58” Monte-Carlo cars. Driven through the 58 season by John Waddington, Desmond ...

16 Mar 2024
Lincolnshire
Verified Dealer (see stock)

1959 TRIUMPH TR3A HIGH PERFORMANCE CHASSIS N. TS 57243 LO ENGINE TS 53788E CAPACITY KM SHOWN 7200 OWNERS 1 FROM RESTORATION CERTIFICATIONS INTERIOR BLACK VINYL OUTSIDE BRITISH RACING GREEN SOFT TOP BLACK OPTIONS WOODEN STEERING WHEEL ELECTRIC FAN COOLER OIL COOLER DOUBLE BRAKE SISTEM WATER HEADER TANK ELECTRIC ...

7,000
15 Mar 2024
Italy
Verified Dealer (see stock)

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 Registration: YLG 200S Odometer: 62,377 Transmission: Manual Car has the following features- Electronic ignition Stainless steel braded brake hoses Compomotive alloy wheels Stainless steel exhaust Triumphtune cam Moutney wooden steering wheel Water pump and thermostat replaced Stainless ...

62,377
25 Mar 2024
Northern Ireland
Private

Triumph tr3A '57 for total restoration. Panels good, need floors and sills. Very good chassis! All documents, title and taxes paid €6,450 Can be brought to West Norfolk, Harwich. For more information about our offer or viewing, you can call or email without obligations. We are located in Hoogstraten (Begium), ...

1,000
13 Mar 2024
Belgium

An immaculate Gloria six-light, one of eight surviving models. Powered by a 1991 cc six cylinder Coventry Climax designed engine - fully reconditioned and now OK for lead free fuel. Four speed gearbox with free wheel engaging if desired. Girling hydraulic braking system. Subject to meticulous detailed restoration to a ...

50,250
22 Mar 2024
Northern Ireland
Private

Triumph TR 3, year 1957. Colour white combined with a black leather interior trimmed with red piping and black carpet. Black soft-top, tonneau-cover, and side-screen frames. This wonderful Triumph TR 3 features the early ‘small mouth’ grille, and it is factory fitted with disc brakes on the front wheels. It ...

12,345
11 Mar 2024
Netherlands

1959 Triumph TR3A in red with black side screens and hood. This vehicle is in excellent condition with a spotless engine bay. It has five wire wheels, an oil cooler and Kenlowe fan. The vehicle will come with a tonneau cover. I have fitted a period correct radio and speakers with blue tooth connection. The seats have ...

2,950
22 Mar 2024
Warwickshire
Private

Beautiful car finished in Brooklands green with black interior piped in white and black carpets. History and photo evidence of a full body off chassis restoration in the early nineties. Here's a brief but non exhaustive rundown of works carried out: 87mm pistons & liners increasing capacity to 2187cc Gas flowed ...

11,189
6 Mar 2024
Cambridgeshire

TRIUMPH TR3A SPORT ASI Year 1958 About Km 15000 Car registered in Italy in 1992 The current owner has owned it since 2009 Restored a few years ago Regular review deadline August 2022 Vintage black plate, modern documents Monolita wood steering wheel Electric ignition Electric petrol pump Enlarged fan Additional ...

15,000
5 Mar 2024
Italy

Built on 27th December 1967 and despatched on 12th February 1968 to L.F. Dove Limited in Wimbledon, London, my TR5 is presented in its original colour of Valencia Blue right hand drive home market car with overdrive gearbox. Boasting a Surrey top. Having benefitted from a full restoration in 2010, testament to the quality ...

92,000
17 Feb 2024
Buckinghamshire
Private

Specifications Bodywork Length : cm / in: 384/151.5 Width : cm / in: 141/55.5 Height : cm / in: 127/50 Wheelbase : cm /in : 223/88.1 Weight: kg / lb : 904 Mechanics. Displacement : straight-four 1991 cc (130.5 cu in) front-mounted Valve gear : 8 Fuel system : 2 SU carburettors Gearbox : 4-speed manual, overdrive Drive ...

59,897
3 Mar 2024
Belgium

TRW 736 is one of the three famous “TRW” Works rally cars built in April 1957 at the Standard Triumph Competition Department in the Birmingham factory for the works rally team under the supervision of Ken Richardson who was instrumental in Triumphs Roaster success. Equipped with disc brakes, a straight four 2.0ltr ...

2 Mar 2024
Lincolnshire
Verified Dealer (see stock)

Belgian papers Last technique control BE 2017 Restoration papers and photos available Many new parts mounted Paint could be improved Specifications Bodywork Length : cm / in: 384/151.5 Width : cm / in: 141/55.5 Height : cm / in: 127/50 Wheelbase : cm /in : 223/88.1 Weight: kg / lb : 904 Mechanics. Displacement ...

16,467
24 Feb 2024
Belgium