Triumph TR3
Overview
| Produced: |
1955-1957, 13377 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
An improved TR arrived in
The TR3 lasted until
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991cc | S4 OHV | Standard/Triumph Vanguard S4 OHV | 83mm x 92mm | 8.5 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU 1.75inch | 2 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 mph | 10.8 s | 34 mpg | 95 bhp 4800 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855202425 | Triumph Tr2 Tr3 | Brooklands Books |
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| 0948207698 | TR2 & TR3 502602 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
The Magnificent Eleven |
32 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2011 | |||
| The Magnificent Eleven - Its a never-been-done-before 11-Triumph road test. Matt Jones samples TR heaven..,.or is it hell? | ||||
| Article |
Success on Stage and Circuit |
86 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2010 | |||
| Success on Stage and Circuit - Rallied in 1956, raced in '57 hacked about for Modsport, then used as a road car, this sole surviving world TR3 is set for a return to glory at Le Mans Classic. | ||||
| Article |
Dads v Sons |
24 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2007 | |||
| Dads v Sons - Since Practical Classics was launched more than 25 years ago the range of cars we've come to regard as classics has grown enormously. Some of the more traditional motors seen in our first few issues now have descendants that are classics in their own right - and can provide serious competition for the originals. jaguar S-Type v XJ40, Triumph TR3 v TR7, Alfa Spider v Spider, Opel Manta v Calibra. | ||||
| Article |
Texan Triumph |
56 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2003 | |||
| Restoration Triumph TR3. Texan Triumph. Dragged from the bottom of a pile of old knackers in a Houston breakers yard, David Rice’s Racing Green head turner has come quite a long way. Danny Hopkins looks for the dents on a dry-state TR3. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Triumph TR3 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 7 December 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Triumph TR3 - The first large volume British production cat to be fitted with disc brakes, the Triumph TR3 was a groundbreaking development for its time. MATT GEORGE looks into buying one today. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's guide - Triumph TR2-3A |
192 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car September 2011 | |||
| Buyer's guide - Triumph TR2-3A - The original 'sidescreen' TR has all the hallmarks of a truly great classic, according to Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Ultimate showdown #13 - MGA vs Triumph TR3 |
82 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2010 | |||
| Ultimate showdown #13 - MGA vs Triumph TR3 - Russ Smith settles a sports car debate that's been raging since the 1950s - Abingdon or Canley? | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph TR2/3 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 20 September 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph TR2/3- More traditionally British than a stiff upper lip and roast beef dinners, the Triumph TR series starts here. IAN SEABROOK advises how to avoid a money pit on your route to TR ownership. Expert advice comes from Andrew Mundy of Rimmer Brothers. | ||||
| Article |
Trials and tribulations of the TR |
32 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart Spring 2006 | |||
| Trials and tribulations of the TR - Life with a classic car can bring pitfalls as well as pleasure! Dave Bowers talks the TR talk, and meets some keen owners. | ||||
| Article |
Race of Champions |
92 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car March 2005 | |||
| Race of Champions - When Triumph conceived its rock-solid roadster, few anticipated such universal appeal and competition glory. Malcolm McKay argues that, 50 years on, the sidescreen TR remains the most versatile classic. | ||||
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