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TR 3

Produced 1955 - 1957

Introduced in October 1955 the TR3 developed 95bhp and later 100bhp. It had front disc brakes, a new cylinder head and a stronger rear axle. Over 13,000 were produced between 1955 and 1957.

Engine = 4 cylinder wet liner  Bore = 83mm x Stroke = 92mm, Compression = 8.5:1, 1991cc

Built - over 13,300

Registered

Year

Model

Owner

 

8KI 132

1955

TR3

Dave Porter

TSOA

TR3A Produced 1957 - 1961

In 1957 a number of modifications were introduced and subsequent cars were unofficially known as TR3As. A full-width grill was introduced along with external door handles, and improved brakes. Over 58,000 TR3As were produced. In 1959 86mm bores were available as an option, raising capacity to 2138cc.

Built - over 58,200

Registered

Year

Model

Owner

 

1AXW 184

 

TR3A

Peter Steel

TSOA

Registered

Year

Model

Owner

 

 

 

 

58 TR3A

1958

TR 3A

Bob & Lyn Ricketts

TCC Member 163

Winner 2005 TCC concours
PS. Sold in Victoria following
Bob's death in 2007

Picture pending


Registered

Year

Model

Owner

 

 

 

 

MRO 353

14-04-1960

TR 3A

Martin Osborn

TSOA

Concours Winner

ATSD 2002, 2002,2003 & 2004

     

Registered

Year

Model

Owner

 

TR 333

1958

TR 3A

Trevor Steel

TSOA

Registered

Year

Model

Owner

 

 

1AAE 703

1961

TR3A

Chris Keay

winner ATSD 2005 concours

TSOA

TR3B

In 1962 as a result of American dealer's reluctance to take the TR4 a run of over 3,000 TR3Bs were produced for that market.
The 2138cc engine and the all synchromesh gearbox were fitted as standard

Built - over 3300

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