Vehicle Description
This right-hand-drive 1956 Triumph TR3 had a no-expense-spared
build. Each aluminum panel of the bodywork was hand-rolled on an
English wheel, the old-fashioned way. Only the steel cowl remains
as factory-built. The doors, hood and trunk are aluminum. The
fenders and quarters are widened to mimic the "Beta" version of the
TR3 built just before Triumph began to develop the TR4. It's
powered by a 1991cc 4-cylinder engine that has been completely
rebuilt and updated with electronic ignition and a special
dual-rail fuel injection system custom-built by McLaren in England.
The engine is backed by a 4-speed manual transmission with electric
overdrive in 3rd and 4th gear for a total of six speeds. The custom
British Racing Green paint with the off-white stripe highlights
this build. The dark green color and stripe theme is carried
through the car, as the engine block is white and the off-white
color is carried through the leather interior. The frame is
off-white as well. All the wiring, lighting and instrumentation has
also been updated. The car is fast and is an absolute blast to
drive, as well as being well-sorted and reliable. No detail was
overlooked. Even the mount for the spare in the trunk, which
includes the same leather and carpet as the interior, is custom,
along with the aluminum jack. The car even comes with a cover and a
spare paint-to-match front air dam.