Registration - 6648 TR

Chassis No. - TS80982-L

M.O.T. - September 2025

Odometer - 90,130

Beautifully presented in pale Powder Blue, this example of Triumph’s TR3A has a fascinating heritage. ’6648 TR’ is powered by Triumph’s 2.2-litre four cylinder, matched to a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and is now a right-hand drive model, despite having originally been a US export and built in left-hand drive. Fitted with a beige canvas roof over Midnight blue cabin, the seats are upholstered in dark blue leather with piping that matches the weather protection gear. The convertible set-up includes a roof frame, plus adaptations for tonneau cover configurations.

‘6648 TR’ has undergone a full nut & bolt restoration and professionally converted to right-hand drive, taking two years from 2014. The Triumph has been built back up from scratch, with new consumables such as hoses and pipes, while efforts have been made to restore parts that can be restored. Rust-proofing has been boosted by the addition of a stainless steel sports exhaust and aluminium fuel tank, and when the engine was worked on, the cylinder head was changed to allow for unleaded fuel. The TR3A has been entered into concours events, and proved highly successful, winning the TR International in 2016, such is the quality of the work carried out – it was awarded the Best Paint prize just last year, so continues to impress. Work totals around £46,000, with invoices and receipts included in a large folder of work, as well as heritage certificate. Unsurprisingly, the vendor considers this TR3A as in ‘excellent’ quality throughout, including powertrain, bodywork, and interior. Offered with an indicated 90,130 miles, this is not guaranteed, particularly because of the time spent abroad, but is reckoned genuine. ‘6648 TR’ has been serviced every year, and comes with 12-months MOT.

• Pristine example of Triumph’s TR3A
• Full nut & bolt restoration completed
• Concours-ready model

Triumph introduced the TR3 roadster in 1955, replacing the TR2, as an evolution of that earlier model. Offered with revised styling and improved performance, the model performed well with its 1,991cc engine until the TR3 was revised just two years later, with what is now known as the TR3A. A new full-width front grille is the most obvious change to the model, but it came with other elements such as a full tool-kit and lockable boot. In 1959, further changes were made, this time with the option of a 2,138cc straight four unit. A TR3B was the unofficial moniker for the run-out model, which lasted a year in 1962, before being replaced by the TR4.