Overview
Produced: 1955-1957, 13377 produced.
Types: Sports,2 doors,2 seats

An improved TR arrived in 1955 the TR3. The TR3 could be easily identified by its new "egg crate" front grille which made the car look more complete than previous model (the TR2 had a recessed grille). The TR3 could be specified with an overdrive that operated on 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears. Other options included wire wheels and small rear seat for occasional use.

The TR3 lasted until 1957 when it was further improved and became the TR3A.

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1991ccS4 OHVStandard/Triumph Vanguard S4 OHV83mm x 92mm8.5
Fuel System
TypeNumberCapacityComment
SU 1.75inch2
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
109 mph10.8 s34 mpg95 bhp 4800
Brakes
FrontRearComment
DrumDrum
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
090 Triumph TR3 Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers 16 May 2012 - £11200.00
122 Triumph TR3 Charterhouse 22 Apr 2012 £13500.00 -
107 Triumph TR3 Small Mouth Coys 4 Sep 2011 - £12980.00
078 Triumph TR3 Anglia Car Auctions 3 Sep 2011 - £16170.00
63 Triumph TR3 Historics at Brooklands 25 Sep 2010 - £16762.00
414 Triumph TR3 Roadster Coys 12 Mar 2009 - £15821.00
050 Triumph TR3 Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers 22 Oct 2008 Not sold
11 Triumph TR3 BCA 2 Oct 2007 - £11110.00
087 1958 TRIUMPH TR3 H&H Sales Limited 27 Jul 2005 £4000.00 -
031 Triumph TR3 BCA 4 Oct 2004 Not sold
304 Triumph TR3 Roadster Coys 7 Mar 2004 - £6470.00
020 Triumph TR3 Sports (1956) H&H Sales Limited 2 Oct 2002 - £8925.00
352 Triumph TR2 (1956) Cheffins 21 Sep 2002 Not sold
482 Triumph TR3 (1956) Bonhams 13 Jun 2002 Not sold
038 Triumph TR2 Sports (1956) H&H Sales Limited 10 Apr 2002 - £6930.00
550 Triumph TR3 Roadster (1956) Bonhams 25 Feb 2002 - £6900.00
111a Triumph TR3 Roadster (1956) Coys 30 Jul 2001 - £9998.00
257 Triumph TR3 (1957) RTS Auctions Ltd 18 Feb 2001 Not sold
048 Triumph TR3 Sports (1957) H&H Sales Limited 14 Feb 2001 Not sold
064 Triumph TR3 Sports (1956) H&H Sales Limited 14 Feb 2001 £5000.00 -
056 Triumph TR2 Sports (1956) H&H Sales Limited 6 Dec 2000 Not sold
024 Triumph TR3 (1957) BCA 9 Oct 2000 - £10165.00
322 Triumph TR3 Sports (1956) Cheffins 2 Sep 2000 Not sold
009 Triumph TR3 Sports (1956) H&H Sales Limited 26 Jul 2000 Not sold
261 Triumph TR3 (1956) RTS Auctions Ltd 14 May 2000 £5500.00 -
Unknown Triumph TR3 (1957) Barons 14 Mar 2000 Not sold
161 Triumph TR3 (1956) Brooks 6 Mar 2000 - CHF21850.00
380 Triumph TR3 Roadster (1956) Brooks 23 Feb 1999 - £5175.00
011 Triumph TR3 (1957) BCA 15 Jun 1998 £6900.00 -
087 Triumph TR3 (1957) BCA 11 Aug 1997 Not sold
040 Triumph TR3 (1955) Parkes 12 Apr 1997 £12250.00 -
029 Triumph TR3 (1957) BCA 7 Apr 1997 Not sold
113 Triumph T100 499 cc (1956) Brooks 13 Oct 1996 - £2879.00
023 Triumph TR2 (1956) ADT 12 Aug 1996 - £9713.00
049 Triumph TR3 Sports (1957) H&H Sales Limited 23 Feb 1995 £3000.00 -
056 Triumph TR2 Sports (1956) Christies 10 Sep 1994 Not sold
132 Triumph TR2 (1956) ADT 7 Dec 1993 £6400.00 -
Books
Magazine Articles
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Article The Magnificent Eleven
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 View
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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