This 1961 Triumph TR3A has been with its automotive mechanical engineer seller for 28 years, who has added about 15k miles since completion of a thorough, self-done, body-off restoration in 1994. Two decades later, the car still remains in very good shape and looks fantastic in black with Brooklands screens, no bumpers, and matching tonneau. Described as strong running and very reliable, restoration included both fresh cosmetics and fully rebuilt mechanicals, and a large, well-shot photo gallery documents the car both in current condition and during refurbishment.

Originally BRG, the car was red when purchased by the seller in 1986. His bodywork included chemical stripping of all metal, epoxy primer and good quality paint that still holds up well today. Panel fit is for the most part quite good, though as the seller points out the driver door and cowl do not line up perfectly. We think it looks great with the aforementioned body modifications, its black paint and cut-down windscreens affording a low-slung, purposeful look not dissimilar from period race-prepped examples. Original disc wheels and covers are included, and painted 60 spoke Daytons run fresh Michelin 165 SR15 XZX tires.

Along with exterior and underpinnings, the car’s interior was also renewed at the time of restoration, receiving new carpets, upholstery and general tidying. Reflecting limited, careful use, it has held up well and still looks fresh. Instruments and electrics are fully functional, and the half tonneau works very well in combination with the Brooklands screens.

Mileage is shown as 75,906 and is believed to be accurate. The rebuilt motor looks clean and has accumulated some 15,000 miles since a rebuild that included a big bore, and more recently replaced items are the water pump, thermostat, battery, spark plugs, points, distributor cap, rotor and spin-on oil filter assembly. A full stainless exhaust sends gasses rearwards, and though the original TR3 transmission is included the car currently runs a full-synchro, non-overdrive TR4 box that was rebuilt about ten years ago. It’s now said to be fully sorted, ready to go and great to drive.

Both inner and outer rockers were replaced during restoration, with other metal work including a replaced driver floor panel and replacement of one body mount outrigger. Described as straight and sound, the frame was sandblasted prior to respray and still shows as exceptionally clean in photos. Brakes and suspension were also rebuilt, and remain in good working order.

Bumpers, standard windshield (with cracked glass and a frame in need of new chrome), side curtains, a soft top and its folding mechanism are all included, as is a full tool kit located inside a custom wood trunk box.