Clutch works well but chatters when starting off in first or reverse gear, indicating oil on the clutch plate - the oil can be burned off the plate by slipping the clutch in a stationary position or just replace it. New clutch master was installed new 26 years ago and still works well. Idles well and has excellent throttle response.
Oil level is full and is crystal clear - and has not been changed with fresh oil. Starts and runs well with the key and dash starter button on it's original fuel tank.
The engine is the original matching number unit, serial # TS36339E as shown. There are more cars and motorcycles that will be on my ebay at a later date including A beautiful one owner green 1965 TR4A, beautiful one owner Primrose yellow 1972 Jaguar XKE coupe, Green 1968 MGC 4 speed overdrive roadster, Green 1957 MGA roadster, 1974 Laverda 750SFC competition motorcycle and a tandem axle car trailer - don't miss them. This is also a good investment as the value will probably increase over time. I will answer all email questions.Īs of this writing Hagertys classic car values list the value for the 1959 TR3A roadster at: Fair: $10,900. Please read the complete description so you will understand all conditions and any issues. If you have an uncle in the paint business this is the perfect car for you. Built Septemand shipped September 26, 1958. Original equipment was: Disc wheels, heater, miles per hour speedometer, Duplo headlamps, red rear flashers (both to comply with European standards) and 5.90-15 tyres. The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate indicates that it is a matching numbers car and that the color is the correct Powder Blue with a blue interior and black convertible top. It has not been driven down the road because of insurance/licensing - it has been driven quite a bit up and down my 1/10 mile steep driveway and it may need (may not) minor sorting out or just exercise/driving for proper road use. One photo shows it on the day I received it. Upon receiving the car I drove it for a few miles and put it in storage at my home. Upon his retirement he had it shipped to his home in Deleware, USA and I purchased the car from him in 1991, shortly after he had it repainted and refreshed. Purchased new by an American engineer in September of 1958 who was working for this company.
Delivered by the factory to Nordisk Diesel A/S in Copenhagen Denmark. It is an authentic one owner (am technically the 2nd owner) 1959 Triumph TR3A, matching numbers roadster as shown. Recently brought out of storage and recommissioned for road use. This TR3A had been refreshed in 1991 and has been stored at my home since then for the past 26 years.
An unrestored original, even though it may have some faults, gives you an accurate assessment of it's overall REAL condition along with plenty of character (or the nauseating word "patina"). Good true original survivors have disappeared and the majority of the leftovers are either weekend restored cars, rusty beaters, money pits or overpriced trailer queens with a dubious history. Hard task, as many were pummeled junk or so called "restored" cars.
Started collecting cars about 50 years ago and the main objective was to buy one owner, original paint, rust free cars for pleasure and investment.
SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE VINTAGE CAR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Further cleanout of surplus vintage cars and parts: This is a no reserve auction and the TR3A will be sold regardless of price, on or off auction.Īm 76 and it's time to let go of my British car collection.