It's truly an occasion every time I go for a drive.Īdditional photos can be found at the link below. I've also received more compliments in this car than in ones that cost 5 times as much. It handles like a champ (well, like a 1960s champ) and never fails to bring a smile to my face. I regularly drive it 300+ miles in a day with no issues (except an immense amount of fun).
#Triumph tr3a engine upgrade
It's not cosmetically perfect, but every mechanical upgrade that can be done has been done, and it has been the most reliable car I've owned after the rebuild. The installed temp-sensing fan works as it should, but it's really only insurance as the car doesn't need it. It warms up quickly, and never goes over temp. This car starts the first time every time. I can provide details and receipts to any interested party, as well as contact info for my mechanic (Ted Ax of Ax and Allies) who knows this car inside and out. Crane ignition replaced with Petronix version. Rats nest removed and replaced with correct Lucas wires.
#Triumph tr3a engine full
It's had a no expense spared full engine rebuild in the past 12 months. Please don't be dismayed by my description, just trying to be as thorough as I can. Frankly, I don't expect anyone will ever use them, as this car is all about having the wind in your hair 6 inches from the ground. Side skirts are a bit glazed, but functional. I've never even installed the roof/windows, but they will be included. The choke is a bit tough to pull out, but you only have to do it once so I haven't bothered to address it. The amp needle recently fell off (go figure) but I'll have it replaced with an OEM prior to sale. The original steering wheel with turn signal assembly is also included. The heater has been removed (inop) but is included with the car. The aftermarket steering wheel necessitated installing a toggle switch for the turn signals (we used a period correct toggle which feels fantastic). There are tiny bits of overspray here and there. The door seals area bit tired, and you'll find small gaps in the rear weather-stripping. There are some chips/scratches/etc around the body that I've tried to capture in the photos. But once you get in you'll start to notice quite a few imperfections. In fact, from that distance it looks perfect. It is an older (20 year +) respray, but presents extremely well from 5+ feet. I've put about 8K miles on it in the last 2 years, and that's with it being in the shop for upgrades a significant amount of the time. Since then I have put about $15K into it to make it the most reliable TR3 I have had the pleasure of driving. I purchased this car almost 2 years ago from a gentleman in Lyons, CO. 1960 Triumph TR3A (registered as a 1961).