Triumph TR3A
(1957 - 1961)
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In 1952, Triumph presented a new sports car, which was a miscarriage at the first attempt. But the company was not deterred, continued to develop and presented the TR2 in 1953 and the TR3 two years later, creating a first-class sales success. To this day, the TR2/3 models are popular English roadsters with a reputation for robustness. This report portrays a Triumph TR3 from 1953 and tells the adventurous story of the TR3, of which over 85,000 were built, illustrated with almost 90 historical and current pictures and four original brochures.
In 1959, the range of sports cars on offer was still quite limited. The magazine 'hobby' counted around 30 models and the comparison fitted onto just a few magazine pages. The author Werner Oswald saw the reason for the comparatively small number of models on offer in the transition to self-supporting bodies and the need for rationalization. This report reproduces the original wording of the article at the time and shows the vehicles mentioned in over 170 archive photos as well as in many original sales brochures
In 1961, the magazine 'hobby' "cross-examined" affordable sports cars. Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint, Fiat 1500 Spider, MG A, MG A Twin Cam, Triumph TR 3, Porsche 1600 and 1600 S, as well as Sunbeam Alpine and Mercedes-Benz 190 SL were contrasted and compared. And the winner? Read for yourself! Let's just say that although the most expensive car was almost twice as expensive as the cheapest, the best sports car scored just under 3% better than the worst. This report edits the comparison test of the time and supplements it with many contemporary photos and sales brochures of the vehicles involved. To revel in!
Current market prices for Triumph TR3A
Roadster, 101 PS, 1991 cm3
Roadster, 95 PS, 1991 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Triumph TR3A
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph TR3A Overdrive 1961 Not Sold Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show Sale (November 8, 2025) |
TR3A Overdrive | 1961 | Not Sold | Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show Sale (November 8, 2025) | |
| Triumph TR3A - Left-Hand Drive 1959 Sold Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show Sale (November 8, 2025) |
TR3A - Left-Hand Drive | 1959 | Sold | Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show Sale (November 8, 2025) | |
| Triumph TR3A 1960 Not Sold Bonhams Collectors Motor Cars and Motorcycle (November 12, 2014) |
TR3A | 1960 | Not Sold | Bonhams Collectors Motor Cars and Motorcycle (November 12, 2014) | |
| Triumph TR3A 1959 Not Sold Bonhams Beaulieu MPH 2021 (September 5, 2021) |
TR3A | 1959 | Not Sold | Bonhams Beaulieu MPH 2021 (September 5, 2021) | |
| Triumph TR3A 1958 Sold RM/Sotheby's Auburn Spring (May 31, 2019) |
TR3A | 1958 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Auburn Spring (May 31, 2019) | |
| Triumph TR3A 1960 Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 1, 2014) |
TR3A | 1960 | Sold | Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 1, 2014) | |
| Triumph TR3A 1961 Sold Silverstone Auctions Classic Cars May Sale (May 22, 2021) |
TR3A | 1961 | Sold | Silverstone Auctions Classic Cars May Sale (May 22, 2021) | |
| Triumph TR3A 1960 Sold RM/Sotheby's RM/Sotheby’s Elkhart Collection Versteigerung (October 23, 2020) |
TR3A | 1960 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's RM/Sotheby’s Elkhart Collection Versteigerung (October 23, 2020) | |
| Triumph TR3A Roadster 1960 Sold RM/Sotheby's Fort Lauderdale (March 29, 2019) |
TR3A Roadster | 1960 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Fort Lauderdale (March 29, 2019) | |
| Triumph TR3A Roadster 1958 Sold RM/Sotheby's Fort Lauderdale (March 29, 2019) |
TR3A Roadster | 1958 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Fort Lauderdale (March 29, 2019) |
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