This 1959 Triumph TR3A is a smart example of the classic British sports car, which has been carefully developed into a highly competitive tarmac rally car, with a number of wins under its belt. Under the bonnet is a modified 1,991cc inline-four fed by Weber carburettors, driving the rear wheels via an enhanced four-speed manual transmission and a retrofitted limited-slip differential. The car has previously produced a dyno-proven 118.9 horsepower at the rear wheels. The odometer shows 83,129 miles from new. This car was purchased and imported to Australia as a left-hand drive project in 1997. It was then converted to right-hand drive, fully restored, and built into a tarmac rally car for club sport use. First registered in Australia in May 1998, it has been in the care of a single owner for the last twenty five years. The car has since claimed class and category wins across Australia, including a gold trophy in Targa Tasmania. This TR3A is finished in restored British Racing Green paintwork, over a re-trimmed black vinyl cabin with Kirkey aluminium race seats finished with Kirkey trim, and a full roll cage with an intercom and full harness seat belts. It rides on a set of 15-inch alloy wheels with all hubs upgraded to steel billet and fitted with upgraded half shafts, shod in Yokohama A048 tyres. Following its restoration, the car’s original body, engine, gearbox and drivetrain were progressively developed to meet FIA and subsequently Motorsport Australia Limited Modified Tarmac Rally competition specifications. The engine features a Moldex billet steel crankshaft, Carrillo rods, JE high compression pistons, sintered 83mm liners, roller rockers, a Piper rally camshaft, and upgraded pushrods and followers. The carburettors were replaced with 45DCOE Weber items, and the differential was upgraded to a 4.55 CWP with a Quaife LSD and magnesium finned differential cover. Uprated suspension springs feature front and rear, with upgraded Koni shocks at both ends. Diagonal trailing arms were fitted to help locate the rear axle and a front anti-roll bar was installed. Stopping power comes courtesy of Wilwood billet dual cylinder callipers and vented and cross drilled discs handle braking at the front, with the rear upgraded to Revington rear disc brakes and a rear proportioning valve fitted. A brake booster has been installed, as have an aluminium radiator, an electric water pump and fan, and a Pertronix electronic ignition with a rev limiter and dual spark. The TR3A will be sold with a Motorsport Australia Category 2 Group B logbook dating back to 2015. Its original CAMS logbook was lost when the seller moved interstate in 2014. Some limited service paperwork will also accompany the car. The seller understands that the vehicle was rear-ended at a traffic light in the 1990s. It was professionally repaired following the incident. In 2013, a collision with a pig led to some front apron body damage, which was also professionally repaired. There is a small hole in the passenger side rear wing, along with cracks in the finish down the rear of the wing. The car was repainted in 2014, and shows some stone chips to the front as well as around the rear stone guards. There is also some starring from stones to the tops of the rear fenders. The re-trimmed black vinyl cabin is in good condition, showing some general use marks and wear of the roll cage. The Kirkey seats are in good shape, with their trim showing mild signs of use. The seller is not aware of any electrical or mechanical faults. This TR3A’s most recent routine maintenance was a general service and oil change, which was carried out in June 2022 by David Short Automotive The motor was fully rebuilt in October 2019, with new rings, bearings, a new Piper rally cam and followers. A general service was completed at the same time, and again in May, 2018. The timing chain was replaced with a German unit during the vehicle’s restoration in 1997. This 1959 Triumph TR3A has been progressively and thoughtfully developed into a successful tarmac rally car. Benefitting from a long list of considered componentry and upgrades, it has won its class or category at all major Australian tarmac rally events, including a gold targa trophy at Targa Tasmania. Well-developed, tarmac tested, and holding a Motorsport Australia Category 2 Group B log book, it would be welcome at any number of events, and would make a capable drive for anyone seeking a well-sorted and competitive machine. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.