Equipment
Painted centerlock wire wheels, dual wing mirrors, dual SU carbs, mesh headlight guards, woodrim steering wheel, black vinyl boot cover, wind wings, alternator.
Condition
Recent paint, clutch, interior, top, chrome, clutch, steering wheel. Big, deep scratch on the left front fender. Good paint and chrome. Very good interior. Dull brightwork. Dull, lightly scratched windshield frames. Cleaned up but driven engine bay. Restored but a bit dirty underneath. Built right before the introduction of the TR3A with its wider grille, this TR3 doesn't need anything to be a rewarding classic driver and is a good, honest car. It was refurbished on a budget, but it is a Triumph.
Market commentary
Sold at Mecum St. Charles in 2012, before the recent work, for $16,430, then offered three times here, selling on the first Saturday for a generous $27,500 in this transaction, then recycled on Friday where it no-saled at $16,000 and on Saturday again a no sale at $22,500. The early buyer was apparently desperate to get out, and under those circumstances should have taken the final Saturday bid, or anything close to it.