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L8Brakr 02-18-2025 01:15 PM

Technically.....that's a TR3A (the wide-mouth grill being the primary visual difference). The TR3 had a more narrow grill that was set back under the T R I U M P H lettering and the badge. Brought a non-running TR3A home on a trailer for my 16th birthday.....rebuilt the motor, installed a new wiring harness, and learned about rust repair, Lucas electrics, and level-arm shocks.

Drove it as my High School car from 77-79. Was a better investment than my 84 3.2 (percentage wise), but with considerably less power and performance. SmileWavy Bought for $1200, maybe another $1500 in rebuild, and later sold it for $12,500.

DRONE 02-18-2025 02:40 PM

I had a 1957 TR-3A , same color, wire wheels and black interior back in High school,
not the best car for the Detroit area during the winter months most of my friends muscle cars.
I could start it with the hand crank and I could reach the ground with a wooden match to light my cig.

HobieMarty 02-18-2025 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L8Brakr (Post 12413503)
Technically.....that's a TR3A (the wide-mouth grill being the primary visual difference). The TR3 had a more narrow grill that was set back under the T R I U M P H lettering and the badge. Brought a non-running TR3A home on a trailer for my 16th birthday.....rebuilt the motor, installed a new wiring harness, and learned about rust repair, Lucas electrics, and level-arm shocks.



Drove it as my High School car from 77-79. Was a better investment than my 84 3.2 (percentage wise), but with considerably less power and performance. SmileWavy Bought for $1200, maybe another $1500 in rebuild, and later sold it for $12,500.

Yes the TR3A was a "face-lifted" TR3, and it actually could've been a TR3B. Nevertheless, it is a TR3. [emoji38]

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911boost 02-18-2025 03:39 PM

My dad had a '66 TR4A IRS when he was stationed at Pearl and we lived in HI from '74-76. White with red interior.

I always keep my eyes open for them, not something I see often.

Exactly like this from what he has said:https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-triumph-tr4a-28/

Alan A 02-18-2025 04:22 PM

3s are cool.
6s better.
8s are almost modern to drive - if you can stand the shape.

Had a number of Rumfs over the years. All had bad electrics.

A930Rocket 02-18-2025 05:00 PM

I’ve had several TR6’s, but have looked at TR250 and TR 4’s with a new eye now.

HobieMarty 02-18-2025 09:27 PM

My first car was a 1976 TR6 when I was a senior in high-school.

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Alan A 02-19-2025 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by A930Rocket (Post 12413660)
I’ve had several TR6’s, but have looked at TR250 and TR 4’s with a new eye now.

250s were a one year mash up because the Karmann body - from the 6 - wasn’t ready.
They didn’t make many and they command a premium over the 4A.

A TR250 with a surrey top is one of the more attractive, usable Rumfs.


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