1958 Triumph TR3 TR3A (1957-62)

Iconic British roadster, ideal for enthusiasts seeking a historic motor ready to take to the road with complete ease and safety.

Description

Triumph TR3A dated 31/ 12/ 1958

Mileage: 138, 600 km (86, 113 miles)

Fuel: 95 Petrol (equipped with fuelflex system)

100 bhp, 4-cylinder with dual S. U. carburettors

Gearbox: Manual 4-speed with Overdrive

Red bodywork, black interior

MOT pass (2026-2028)

Key Strengths

Outstanding example

No perforating rust (bodywork and chassis)

Standard registration document (CGN)

Matching numbers certified by British Motor Heritage Trust

Vehicle inspected in 2025, comprehensive service history file

Regularly driven vehicle

Maintenance history prioritising originality (third owner)

Electrical circuits fully functional and reliable

Discreet & reversible safety upgrades

Road-ready and reliable vehicle without compromising the charm of the original "unrestored" character.

Major Assets Adding Value

• Period Overdrive: Delivers undeniable driving comfort on road and motorway.

• "Unrestored" condition yet excellent and well-maintained: Original patina never restored. Chassis and bodywork are sound (no structural corrosion) with clear history (third owner, complete invoice file since 2016). The period red colour combined with complete accessories (hood, side-screens and tonneau cover in excellent condition) perfectly complement the British roadster package and maximise usability, justifying the vehicle's position in the upper valuation bracket.

• Original Jaeger and Lucas instrumentation

• Numerous original chrome elements (unpitted) and chrome wing nuts.

• Period options: Heating system, radio system (aerial, speakers) and period electric cooling system perfectly complete the historic specification.

• "Reversible" upgrades (Modern fan, high-torque starter, improved brakes): perfect for regular use (Enhanced mechanical reliability, reduced overheating risk).

• Period red (Signal Red): One of the most iconic and sought-after colours for the TR3. It enhances the chrome and the car's lines, making it extremely elegant to the eye.

• Aluminium radiator & Reinforced brakes: The modern aluminium radiator definitively solves the TR3's historic weakness (overheating in town or traffic). Reinforced brakes (aviation hoses) provide the safety needed to merge into modern traffic.

Ultimate Strengths for the French Market

• The presence of original left-hand drive (LHD) combined with a standard French registration document constitutes the most valuable configuration on the French market.

• Its standard registration document (CGN) is a very rare administrative asset for a vehicle of this age. Whilst the classic vehicle registration document (CGC) is highly attractive today, retaining the standard registration leaves the future buyer with absolute choice over their administrative status.

Summary:

This 1958 TR3A ticks absolutely every box of the "holy grail" for an English roadster enthusiast:

• Aesthetics & Authenticity: Original Signal Red colour, "unrestored" patinated yet very sound vehicle, complete period accessories (hood, side-screens, tonneau cover).

• Driving Pleasure: Essential period Overdrive, modern reliability and safety enhancements (aluminium radiator, reinforced brakes).

• History & Traceability: Third owner with complete invoice file, original LHD, French paperwork in order.

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Details/ Specifications:

TRIUMPH TR3A 31/ 12/ 1958

• Period "Signal Red" colour

• Matching engine number (British Motor Heritage Trust)

• Third owner as of 09/ 12/ 2025 (Vehicle imported from USA in 2000)

• 138, 000 km / 85, 909 miles (as of 09/ 12/ 2025)

• French Standard Registration Document

• 4-speed manual gearbox

• Overdrive on 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear (period accessory)

• 2 S. U. carburettors

• Chrome rocker cover

• 2 sports air filters

• Aluminium radiator

• Additional manual-trigger electric fan KENLOWE (period accessory)

• New high-torque starter

• Windscreen demisting/ cabin heating system (period accessory)

• Front right wing aerial (period accessory) and speakers

• Stainless steel exhaust line

• "Black" leatherette upholstery

• "Black" leatherette door panels

• "Black" leatherette dashboard

• SMITH, JAEGER & LUCAS instrument panel

• 3-spoke bakelite steering wheel

• Original gear lever knob

• "Black" carpets

• "Black" leatherette hood

• Leatherette tonneau cover