31-Years-Owned 1959 Triumph TR3A

Description

The TR3A arrived in 1957 as a practical evolution of the TR3, bringing a wider front grille, exterior door handles, and a lockable trunk to the established formula. Underneath, the 1,991cc inline-four and front disc brake setup — the latter a genuine distinction for a production car of the era — carried over largely unchanged, keeping the TR3A honest as a driver's machine rather than a touring car dressed up in sports car clothing. Production ran through 1962, with the U.S. absorbing the majority of output, and the TR3A became Triumph's best-selling model of the period as a result.

This 1959 TR3A is finished in Primrose Yellow over a tan vinyl interior, and is presented in largely unmodified form wearing paint reportedly applied around 25 years ago. The car is accompanied by a set of weather equipment including a soft top, tonneau cover, side curtains, and a steel hardtop.

The car's 1,991cc inline-four features a pair of replacement SU carburetors and it sends power to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox and a rear differential said to have been rebuilt by Ray Marty of British Motor Works in North Plains, Oregon.

This 1959 Triumph TR3A is now offered with a color-matched removable hardtop, weather equipment, a tool kit, servicing manual, and a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Finished in Primrose Yellow over tan vinyl upholstery

• Recently serviced carburetors and overhauled rear differential

• Factory-equipped with front disc brakes

• Color-keyed removable hardtop included

Factory Equipment

• 1,991cc inline-four engine

• Dual SU carburetors

• Four-speed manual transmission

• Front disc brakes, rear drums

• Steel disc wheels with hub caps

• Fender-mounted side mirrors

• Exterior door handles

• Lockable trunk

• Jaeger instrumentation

Modifications

• Electric cooling fan

• Spin-on oil filter

• Pertronix ignition

Servicing

The seller reports the following recent servicing:

• Replacement SU carburetors installed

• Rebuilt steering box Macy's Garage

• Work by Ray Marty at British Motor Works

  • Differential rebuilt

  • Rear wheel bearings replaced

  • Spark plugs and wires replaced

  • Pertronix ignition installed

  • Carburetors tuned

Known Imperfections

• Images detailing the vehicle’s condition are available in the gallery

• Various paint chips, cracks, scratches, dents, and corrosion present

• Wear on various interior surfaces including the upholstery and door panels

• Dunlop tires with older date codes

Ownership History

From the seller: “This car has taken us throughout the mountain West - Glacier Park, Yellowstone Park, Teton Park, Mesa Verde, Eastern Montana and the Black Hills. Memorable times include following 10' behind a red Park Service touring bus in dense clouds going up Going-to-the-Sun highway in Glacier Park! Also, two trips over Bear Tooth Pass from Cooke City to Red Lodge Montana."

Included Items

• Color-keyed removable hardtop

• Removable soft top

• Tonneau cover

• Side curtains

• Tool kit

• Various spare parts

• Servicing manual