1957 Triumph TR3 Small Mouth Roadster Restoration Project

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This particular auction is for a matching numbers, non running, non driving restoration project 1956 Triumph TR3 small mouth roadster with the British Motor Heritage certificate of authenticity. We bought it in December of 1989, along with two other TR3's from the owners estate. The original owner was an officer in the Air Force in Spain and the Heritage certificate notes that it was indeed sold as a personal delivery to the gentleman in Spain. It, along with others in our collection are being sold due to the owners age/health. Scroll down for more photos.

ENGINE: The engine is the correct numbers matching original and is not stuck, turning over easily with the starter jumping the solenoid to engage the starter. The original owner removed the head for reasons unknown, so when we got it we put the head back on just so it wouldn't get lost and would work on it "later". 30 years have passed and of course and we did nothing to it. The head is just lightly bolted to the block and I don't believe we even used a head gasket so the engine will no doubt need to be rebuilt. Nothing appears to be missing in the engine compartment. Engine number is TS12422E.

TRANSMISSION/CLUTCH: This is originally an overdrive car from the factory but for some reason the transmission was removed years ago and there is a standard 4 speed non overdrive transmission in it at this time. Shifts fine sitting still, no idea of condition past that. I have spare overdrive transmissions and can sell one reasonably to go with the car if that is a necessity for you.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Nice straight compartment with no apparent damage. Everything looks to be there and intact. It was painted black eons ago when black spray can paint seemed to be the holy grail for all engine compartments. (Car is originally Pearl white).

TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Some holes in the bottom as shown.

SHEET METAL BODY PANELS: Looks pretty straight but has the typical rust here and there. Door bottoms are solid. Floors were replaced years ago and have holes in them now. Fenders look to be pretty decent. There doesn't seem to be any, or much of, body filler anywhere.

GLASS: Windshield unbelievably is not cracked or otherwise damaged. Side curtains come with the car but they need to be restored.

CHASSIS: The frame and chassis are a surprise - very solid and straight/undamaged.

INTERIOR/UPHOLSTERY: What little there is left - Seats are not bolted down but are solid and good candidates for recovering. It does have the top frame.

DASH AREA: Not too bad - Original gauges - The tach looks like the needle fell off - probably around 15000 rpm. Odometer shows 45,421 miles and is probably close to correct although I cannot guarantee that. One original pedal rubber is still on and it could pass for 50k miles.

PAINT: See the photos for what is left of the paint. Repainted red 200 years ago. Car was originally Pearl White with a black leather interior.

TIRES & WHEELS: Wheels are the old original wires - tires are junk.

SUSPENSION AND BRAKES: Everything appears to be there - of course there are no "working" brakes.

PAPERWORK: Free and clear title. British Motor Heritage Certificate of Authenticity. The certificate has a typo for the engine number. It has a 0 where should be a 2. I called the British archives and they said it was their fault and they will issue a new certificate - whenever they go back to work due to the Chinese virus. When I receive it I will send it along to the new owner. May take awhile. In the meantime the original (with error) dated January of 1992 will come with the car.

FACTORY ID PLATES: The Vehicle identification ID plates are intact and correct. The vehicle serial number is TS/12371-LO - correct matching numbers.

REVIEW: A complete non running, non driving restoration project Triumph roadster originally delivered to a USA Air Force officer in Spain.

VALUE: As of this date Hagerty Classic Car values lists the 1957 Triumph TR3 at: #1 - $45,800. #2 - $28,300. #3. $16,900. #4. $8,500.

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