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1959 Triumph TR3A

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Sold for $17,505 on 3/6/23

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This 1959 Triumph TR3A was acquired by the current owner on BaT in November 2020 following a refurbishment that involved refinishing the body in black, re-trimming the interior in red leather, replacing ignition and braking components, and overhauling the 2.0-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. Equipment includes PerTronix electronic ignition, 15″ steel wheels, front disc brakes, a banjo-style steering wheel, Jaeger instrumentation, and a heater. Work under current ownership included overhauling the twin SU carburetors, reupholstering the glovebox, and replacing the starter and fuel pump. This TR3A is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with a black soft top and side curtains, Triumph-branded rubber floor mats, and transferable New York registration listing the car as a 1961 model.

The body was disassembled, stripped to bare metal, and refinished in its current shade of black during the refurbishment. Exterior details include a black top boot, fender-mounted mirrors, stone guards, and a chrome front bumper and rear bumperettes.

Steel 15″ wheels wear Triumph-branded hubcaps and are mounted with 165/80 Nexen SB-802 tires. One wheel is bent, and a spare tire is stored in a compartment beneath the trunk. Stopping power is provided by front disc brakes and rear drums, components of which are said to have been replaced under prior ownership. The emergency brake is nonfunctional.

Low-back bucket seats trimmed in red leather with white piping are accompanied by a matching dashboard, carpets, and door panels. Amenities include a heater, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, a passenger grab handle, a wood shift knob, and lap belts. The glovebox was reupholstered under current ownership.

The banjo-style steering wheel wears an aftermarket cover and fronts Jaeger instrumentation consisting of a 120-mph speedometer and a 6k-rpm tachometer. Auxiliary gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, coolant temperature, and amperage are mounted in the center of the dash. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 43k miles, approximately 11 of which have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

The 2.0-liter inline-four was overhauled under prior ownership and features a PerTronix Flame-Thrower distributor and coil, a polished valve cover, and twin SU carburetors. Service in 2016 is said to have included installing oversized 87mm pistons and wet cylinder liners and replacing the crank bearings, accessory belts, and ignition, cooling, and fueling system components. Service under current ownership included overhauling the carburetors and replacing the starter and fuel pump.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The clutch slave cylinder and lines were reportedly replaced under prior ownership. A fluid leak is present.

A replacement black soft top is included in the sale along with Triumph-branded rubber floor mats and spare leather upholstery.

The car does not have a title, as it is registered in a state that does not issue titles for vehicles of its age. It is being sold on its registration.

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Winning Bid	USD $17,505 by carbuyer01
Auction Ended	March 6, 2023 at 1:07PM PT
Bids	14

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