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1961 Triumph TR3A


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The Triumph TR3 is a British sports car produced between 1955 and 1962 by the Standard-Triumph Motor Company of Coventry, England.

A traditional roadster, the TR3 is an evolution of the company's earlier  TR2 model, with greater power and improved braking. This updated variant, popularly but unofficially known as the "TR3A" entered production in 1957 and 1961 was the last year for them.

The rugged ‘sidescreen’ TR was a sales and motorsport success and was the company's third best seller in the TR range, behind the TR7 and the TR6. The Triumph was campaigned in races, hill climbs, and rallies across Europe and North America, with several outright, team, and class victories to its credit.

ABOUT THIS CAR

  • NZ NEW - still on original black plates, this car was restored by us in house.
  • New upholstery, new carpets, new tyres, new wire wheels, new chrome bits including new front bumper, body was mostly stripped down and repainted. When we got it, none of the electrics were working, brakes were ceased etc - it was stored without any use for many years - all this has been restored and car is now in great working order with no known issues whatsoever.
  • We did nothing on motor as its quite healthy, with good oil pressure, compressions etc. Will be serviced, have fluids changed on sale.
  • Gearbox is a delight to handle, through its central stubby, short-throw lever.
  • The steering itself is reasonably fast and the ride in general is quite good.
  • A stunning looking car - the Triumph TR3 is a popular British roadster from the 1950s. Simple and reliable, this car could reach 110 mph.
  • On a sunny day, being able to completely remove the side screens (which we don't have for the car by the way) makes for an interesting driving experience too!
  • Driving a TR3 is an invigorating experience. The power to weight ratio is good, and the 2-litre engine is flexible enough to pull heartily from fairly low speeds.

The Triumph TR series of sports cars was designed to provide maximum performance at minimum cost.

Triumph found success with the TR2, so the introduction of the TR3 was a natural progression. The frontal styling change to the egg box grille was a simple change, though many more important but less obvious upgrades occurred during the TR3’s life. The engine first benefited from the high port head, then the change to 1¾-inch SU carburettors, resulting in a power boost to 100BHP.

Engineering development, assisted by the works competition programme, continued to the point where the TR was refined into arguably the most reliable, rugged and competitive sports car available in the late 1950s.

To this day, the TR3 still manages to accomplish that objective in an exhilarating manner.

Highly sought after and appreciating asset - Buy a good one, like this one, and you won’t go wrong.

Car will be sold WOF’d and Registered.

TRANSPORT / WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.

Viewing is STRICTLY BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT only.

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DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ)

NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993

Waimak Classic Cars Ltd is a New Zealand registered company and accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.

Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic vehicle; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck; (c) because of the age of the vehicle, and its propensity to rust, it is likely that the vehicle would have been fully or partially restored, or at least repainted at some point in its life, maybe even more than once. Waimak Classic Cars does not know, and cannot give advice on how good any restoration work on the vehicle had been.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle is an old car, bike or boat, that may have visual and hidden faults, unlike a new motor vehicle.

The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak Classic Cars.

The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.

For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.

PLEASE NOTE: Waimak Classic Cars is Not a car yard dealer type of operation. As a result, we do not operate through fixed opening hours and viewing is By Appointment Only.