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1959 Triumph TR3A Race Car - SOLD

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Description:


This car is race ready, it can be purchased as a complete package including car, trailer and spares, other options are available
inquire for further details.


History

First converted to a race car in 1985 by Bill Clark,Nashville Tn. SVRA log books since then. It was purchased and restored by the current owner in 1988.
The car then received a total body-off-frame restoration in 1998/1999, it has competed in ten races since restoration. It is a very period correct
car that has been raced with SVRA, VSCDA, VDCA, MBHR.


Competition History

Mid Ohio SVRA 6/00 "placed 5th overall, 2nd TR in MG/TR Challenge race. (1:53 best time at Mid Ohio)

Engine

  • small port TR4A head, flowed and machined by "Glen Efinger"
  • large SS valves
  • 87 mm pistons
  • 2188cc, approx 11.5:1 compression
  • Erson 23 cam
  • Ford lifters, sleeved
  • Carillo rods, rod bearings replaced two races ago
  • billet crank
  • lightened stock flywheel
  • TR6 diaphragm clutch
  • stainless steel headers, 2.5" SS exhaust, & Super Trapp
  • H6 SU carbs w/K&N filters, TR4A intake manifold
  • Superstarter
Fuel System

  • ATL 15 gallon w/Aeroquip lines
  • Facet electric pump w/regulator & low oil pressure switch
Oil/Water System

  • oil cooler
  • cast aluminum 8 quart sump
  • Accusump 3 quart manual
Electrical System

  • Pertronix ignitor optical points
  • Lucas Sport coil
  • 1 wire, racing alternator
Body

  • body-off restoration 1998/1999
  • stock steel panels, louvered hood
  • authentic powder blue color, but in modern base/clearcoat system
  • 2 period authentic Aero Screens
  • overall, excellent condition, only a few stone chips in front
Chassis

  • stock TR w/reinforced front suspension tabs
  • Spax
  • shortened TR6 comp spring, Spax adj. shocks, 1" custom ADDCO anti-roll bar
  • stock spring & lever shocks (recently rebuilt by Apple)
  • rack & pinion
  • frnt disc/rear drum, fully modernised for safety
  • Panasport 15x6 w/Hoosier Vintage TD 5.50-15
  • tbd
Interior

  • stout 6 point mount, cross-braced roll bar
  • 6 point G-Force harness (1999)
  • Cobra racing seat
  • stock configuration dash w/Stewart Warner gauges
  • Fire bottle, manual trigger, 3 outlets, plus hand-held
Spares

  • available at extra cost including:
  • complete stock engine
  • block, 2 standard transmissions
  • dist/generator/starter & parts
  • radiator, 2 heater boxes
  • pair HS6 carbs, 2 4A manifolds
  • 2 doors, front clip, fuel tank, 2 hoods, 2 windscreens, fenders, etc.