TRIUMPH TR3A OCCASIONAL SEAT FULL
TRIUMPH TR3A OCCASIONAL SEAT SERIES

While many of these items were factory fitments, local dealers supplied some as well. Factory options and extras вЂ“ Triumph offered a wide range of optional parts and accessories for both the competition-minded enthusiast and those simply wishing to personalize their vehicle.Remaining 9000 (1956вЂ“57): front discs rear drums Rear: live axle, half-elliptic springs, lever arm dampers. Suspension вЂ“ Front: independent by unequal-length double wishbones, coil springs and telescopic dampers.

Production period вЂ“ October 1955 to Summer 1957.As of Q1 2011 there were approximately 826 licensed and 115SORNTR3/3as registered with theDVLA. Some 13,377examples of the original 'pre-facelift' TR3 were produced, of which 1,286 were sold within the UK the rest were exported mainly to the USA. A third person can be carried behind the seats. The optional heater is poor and the shut-off valve is under the bonnet (UShood). There are holes in the floor, with rubber plugs, so that the originally supplied jack might be used from inside the car, as did theJaguar XK120. It has a convertible hood (UStop) that snaps on and off and removable side curtains, allowing very low doors with padding for the driver's arm to rest on. The TR3 is a true roadster, designed for sunny weather but with removable rain protection. The wheel lifting is more sudden than that of other cars, because it is caused by coming to the end of the suspension travel while there is still load on the tyre, so the load on the other (outside) rear wheel is a discontinuous function of cornering load, rather than just changing slope. This is particularly true with radial tyres the original TR2/3/3A suspension was built with older, crossply tyre designs in mind. As a result, on very hard cornering, the inside rear wheel can lift, causing sudden over-steer due to the increased load on the outside rear tyre. The chassis, which is shared by the TR2, TR3, TR3A and TR4 has limited wheel travel. Under most conditions the car is very responsive and forgiving, but it has somehandlingissues. All except the Morgan, which shares the same engine, are substantially less powerful as is theSunbeam Alpine. The TR3's weight is significantly more than theMorgan +4and thePorsche 356, but not much more than theMG-AandMG-B. The frontdiscordrumbrakes and rear drums have no servo assistance. Wire wheels were usually painted, either body colour or argent (silver), but matt chrome and bright chrome were also available. The wheels are 15 inches in diameter and 4.5 inches wide (increased from 4 inches after the first fewTR2s), with 48-spoke wire wheels optional. The rear is conventionalleaf springs, with solid axle and lever arm dampers, except that the (box) frame rails are slung under the axle. UnlikeMGsof the same period, the steering mechanism and linkage have considerable play and friction, which increase with wear. The suspension is by doubleA-arms,manganesebronzetrunnion, coil springs and tube shocks at the front, optional anti-roll bar, and with worm and peg steering.

TRIUMPH TR3A OCCASIONAL SEAT SERIES

In 1956 the front brakes were changed from drums to discs, the TR3 thus becoming the first British series production car to be so fitted. The four-speedmanual gearboxcould be supplemented by an overdrive unit on the top three ratios, electrically operated and controlled by a switch on the dashboard. This was later increased to 100bhpat 5000rpmby the addition of a 'high port' cylinder head and enlarged manifold. The car is powered by a 1991ccstraight-fourOHVengine initially producing 95bhp (71kW 96PS), an increase of 5hp over the TR2 thanks to the largerSU-H6 carburettors fitted. I'm sure more new stuff.I just can't think of it !ДЄlthough the car was usually supplied as an open two-seater, an occasional rear seat and bolt-on steel hard top were available as extras.

Carbs completely rebuilt and new correct air filters.

TRIUMPH TR3A OCCASIONAL SEAT FULL

New distributor and full tune up, idles perfect and has great acceleration.

Previous owner said motor was rebuilt around 12 years ago.

New radials and wheels have just been painted, new knockoff!!.

New $550.00 gas tank, fitting kit, sending unit, gas cap and filler hose.

Dash is very nice, all guages were rebuilt and the temp guage is nos.

It has the rear seat option and the front seats have no slides as the previous owner set them back and never needed to move them.

Correct white piping and a nice set of carpets.

The interior was redone proffessionally and looks great.

It is an older restoration and has continued as a 'Rolling Restoration' where things that needed replaced were replaced and work required to keep it running was done. Prior to me, this car had been owned by the same owner since 1983.

Triumph tr3a occasional seat