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1960 Triumph TR3-A Stock# DC005
 



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Quick Specs
  • Make: Triumph (Standard Triumph Motor Co.)
  • Model: TR3-A
  • Year: 1960
  • VIN #: TS55532L
  • Mileage: 92325
  • Exterior Color: Black
  • Interior Color: Red
  • Engine: 1991cc (4) cyl.
  • Transmission: 4 Speed
  • Options: Luggage rack, side wind wings.
Recent Work

See Below

General History of the Car

Purchased from fellow in Mass. who purchased it in 1985. He used car at his New Hampshire summer house and drove it back to Mass in winter where it was garaged. Much work has been done over the years to maintain the vehicle as you can see by the work listed below.

Vehicle Description

A nice driver. Car looks like it was originally white but changed to black at some point.

Mechanical
Engine

92325 miles, Compression 160-175 in all cylinders. Winterized to 40 below zero. At 92250 miles in 2002 the engine was tuned and SU carbs rebuilt, much other work performed. 3-6006 changed oil/filter. Repair orders available. New Speedo cable.

Drive Train

Fine. Classic front engine and rear drive configuration. 4 speed synchro transmission but this vintage had NO synchro in first.

Chassis

Separate steel chassis with ox member channel and tubular cross-bracing. Independent front suspension by coil springs, wishbones and shocks. Leaf springs and hydraulic lever type shocks in rear. Steering, worm and peg. Front end rebuilt and aligned.

Brakes

Front disks and drums rear. Replaced two brake hoses and freed up rear brake adjusters. Brakes all checked and OK.

Wheels

5.50 by 15” tires in good condition and disk wheels. Spare wheel only.

Body
  • Paint: Older re-paint but serviceable, car was originally white
  • Rust: None
  • Damage/Collision: None known
  • Trim: Front bumper has a few small dents in center.
  • Other: Top in excellent condition with two new sidecurtains
Interior
  • Seats: New Interior installed in 2002 @ 92250 miles
  • Carpet: Same
  • Floor Mats: Same
  • Dash Board: Same
  • Gauges/Clock: Fine
  • Air Conditioning/Heater: No A/C
  • Also comes with the “T” handle which most owners lost at some point.
  • For those that haven’t owned a TR3, the “T” opens the hood,
  • spare tire compartment and removes the side curtains.
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