This 1959 Triumph TR3A was acquired in Kentucky, but was originally from North Carolina. Originally a black car, it was painted green in an era when synthetic paint was still the standard.
The TR has clearly been off the road for a long time and was damaged by a thick tree branch hitting the top of the front and rear valence panels. Incomplete and in pretty rough condition, but still very much a restorable car for skilled metalworkers.
The body tub has rust damage and will require repair work to the damaged firewall and rear deck panel. It needs new floor panels and sills, as well as a new boot floor. The body panels all need work, but are mostly solid.
The chassis looks straight and mostly solid, with some light rust damage visible to the central breast plate.
This Triumph TR3A is missing a few parts, most noticeably the right front fender, carburettors, radiator, fuel tank, spare wheel, seats and gearbox tunnel cover. All parts that belong to the car have been photographed. If you don’t see it on the pictures, consider it missing. The odometer reading is 29.524 mls.
The engine is seized and needs to be completely rebuilt. Engine number indicates a replacement with a later TR3A unit, not matching up with the commission number range. The commission and body numbers are within the same range. Standard 4 speed gearbox.
A challenging project for skilled restorers, who can consider it as a useable base with correct paperwork.
Price: € 3.950
This Triumph TR3A has a US title (North Carolina) and EU import document (duties paid). Door-to-door delivery possible throughout Europe, contact us for a shipping quote. Visits and inspections by appointment at Dandy Classics in the Netherlands.
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