Triumph TR3B
Overview
| Produced: |
1957-1962, 3331 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
The last of the traditional "Side-screen TR" range appeared in
The very last of these TR3 based models became unofficially known as the TR3B. The TR3B used a larger capacity engine (2138cc instead of the old 1991cc) which would be found in the new TR4 model soon to be launched in
Buyers Guide Triumph TR2/TR3A featured in Practical Classics May 2008 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click Here to view
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991cc | S4 OHV | Standard/Triumph Vanguard S4 OHV | 83mm x 92mm | |
| 2138cc | S4 OHV | Standard/Triumph Vanguard S4 OHV | 86mm x 92mm | 9 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 mph | 10.5 s |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Triumph TR3B | Anglia Car Auctions | 25 Jun 2011 | £14070.00 | - |
| 043 | 1962 TRIUMPH TR3B | H&H Sales Limited | 21 Feb 2006 | £12500.00 | - |
| 259 | Triumph Spitfire MKIII (1958) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 21 Jul 1996 | £2500.00 | - |
| 044 | Triumph Italia 2000 (1959) | ADT | 21 Feb 1994 | £8100.00 | - |
| 027 | Triumph TR3B (1962) | Coys | 15 Dec 1993 | £8000.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Classic Milestone - True Romance |
6 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2011 | |||
| Classic Milestone - True Romance - As the TR4 celebrates its 50th birthday Neil Campbell delves into the fascinating history of Triumph's roadsters. | ||||
| 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 |
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 |
Brits abroad |
46 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly April 2009 | |||
| Brits abroad- Tweak the styling, raid the parts bin, and make a homegrown hero a global star. Ford Innocenti & Triumph | ||||
| 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 |
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. | ||||
| Article |
Classics February 2003 pg 28 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classics February 2003 | |||
| I want your Six. At this time of year we need reminding why we are still beavering away in our garages. Peter Knivett drives a glorious TR6 and talks to those restoring them. | ||||
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