Rocketman Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 I am interested in this car for sale on Saturday at the silverstone auction i am new to TRs, opinions please https://www.iconicauctioneers.com/1957-triumph-tr3a-rec03680-2-silverston-0823?pn=1&el=20745&pp=100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 (edited) Looks very nice from what I can see from the photos, a few non standard features, but most to the good (e.g dual braking system, tunnel mounted handbrake, TR4A inlet manifold (but not TR4A head), 3° castor angle on steering, non standard steering control arms (for better Ackerman angle)) still got original steering by the look of it. Great shut lines. It's not cheap, but you should not have to spend anything on it. Bob Edited August 24, 2023 by Lebro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 Very pretty, particularly underneath. It has a collection of interesting modifications that would probably enhance your driving experience. Have you sat in it, are the seats supportive and comfortable. Are you happy not to have bumpers/over riders? What about sidescreens? Underbonnet glance…… The distributor is timed 180 degrees out and the rear carb dash pot damper is not fitted correctly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony_C Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 Far from original for sure but all looks well done, certainly some time (and therefore money) has been spent. Interesting to see what it makes? Good luck with it Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 One of the brass plates above the battery missing. Probably not serious, but I wonder why. Charlie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Looks like Rocketman is after an unmodified example. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocketman Posted August 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 27 minutes ago, Lebro said: Looks like Rocketman is after an unmodified example. Bob Hi Bob, I am looking for a show quality car. There has to be one somewhere in UK for sale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Understood - good luck Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR Rob Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Try Vibed Classic Cars…TR3A features on Car and Classic website. Complete restoration, but very strong money £39k Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocketman Posted August 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, TR Rob said: Try Vibed Classic Cars…TR3A features on Car and Classic website. Complete restoration, but very strong money £39k I would but it has sold, thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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