1961 TRIUMPH TR-3A SPORTS ROADSTER. 4-SPEED. COMPLETE, SOLID, CA BLACK PLATE CAR

Description for Triumph Other 1961

1961 TRIUMPH TR-3A SPORTS ROADSTER. ORIGINAL POWDER BLUE/ BLACK TRIM. 4-SPEED. STANDARD WHEELS. COMPLETE, OLID, RIGINAL CALIFORNIA BLACK LICENSE PLATE CAR FOR STRAIGHTFORWARD RESTORATION. MATCHING NUMBER ENGINE.
Offered for sale, ere on eBay from KURT TANNER MOTORCARS, s this extremely solid, early rustfree sidescreen Triumph for restoration. This car was recently purchased from a longtime Southern California family that placed this TR into storage almost 40 years ago in 1977! As a result, t is highly preserved, riginal, olid, nd has never been disassembled for restoration. It still retains it's pair of original issue black and yellow license plates. It is a desirable late production body with raised hood and trunk hinges, evised trunk floor and edge, nd stiffer doors.
This car is just about 100 % rustfree, ave for some small trunk lid holes and some minor bubbling in the LH front fender. There is some minor rust through at the top of the battery box. The original floors, runk floor, pare tire compartment, ogleg areas and inner rockers are in exceptional condition. the body has acquired some soft dents over the years in storage that can be rectified. The door and trunk gaps appear original. The front apron is loosely attached. Some non-original hinges have been installed on the bonnet. The front fender wells and bowls look beautiful and straight.
The car's undercarriage looks very nice and well-preserved with an excellent straight frame. The car's original engine is currently stuck from lack of use, ut may free up with some penetrating oil and patience. The family indicated that it was a running car when put into storage...
The car is very complete except for the passenger seat squab. It still retains it's original sidecurtain set. The instruments, witchgear, nd trafficator are in very decent shape. The temperature gauge has been changed out to an aftermarket unit. It is fitted with an aftermarket luggage rack. The windscreen glass needs replacing. The interior trim is very original.The sale of the car includes all of the loose parts shown.Overall, complete, ery good matching-numbers, olid sidescreen TR with a California history from new. A perfect car for the home restorer, eeding virtually no rust repair or welding. These cars are enjoying a revived strong interest as of late. They provide enjoyable period motoring on a modest budget.
Please look at all pictures and call or email with any questions. This car is sold with a clear title and is available for inspection by appointment.

This car is located in Southern California, ess than 1 hour from the Los Angeles Port of Long Beach.

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