Registration: 112 XWH
Chassis: TS73429L
Odometer: N/A
Transmission: Manual
MOT: Exempt

• US import from Virginia
• A worthwhile restoration
• Runs and drives
• A much better example than it may appear

Here is an example that presents an interesting restoration, it’s a left-hand drive Triumph TR3A that went to the US in 1960 and came back home in late 2025. We use the word restoration, and it is, but it’s not as bad as it may look. We have had a little look at the TR and it would appear to be quite solid. The engine compartment is good with some newish parts visible. There is rust in places and you will replace panels and maybe a floor panel, but fundamentally it would appear to be ok. As we always say, please take a look to satisfy yourself about what you are about to take on. The interior is in place, it’s had things done to it along the way and maybe some of the trim is not as it should be, however it appears to be ok, but we’ll let you be the judge of that. The good thing is it is being offered at no reserve, now that’s a winner.

The TR sits on a set of white wall tyres, very much a US thing, and it has the original chrome centre caps, a rare find in themselves. The hood looks to be in good condition and doesn’t look that old, and is finished in beige which suits the blue paintwork and interior very well. Of course, if you are restoring it you can choose your own colour scheme but it was originally blue from the factory. It has a rather nice wooden steering wheel that has some age to it but again looks good. It did appear to run and drive quite well around our car park for photography.

As you would expect paperwork-wise, there is not a lot, but the important things are there such as the paperwork confirming import back into the UK, a V5 and HPi certificate, and some details about its US ownership. One nice bit of paperwork is a Heritage Certificate that tells us lots of interesting things such as when it was built in April 1960 it was powder blue with blue leather and had a heater, tonneau cover, tool roll and spare wheel, and was shipped from Dagenham aboard a ship called ‘Brynje’ to Genser and Foreman Inc., New York, USA. Wonderful information to have and another reason why this TR needs to be restored.

Take the time to examine this TR, it’s an ugly duckling at the moment but there is beautiful example within that will blossom with the right person.