TR3 (1955 to 1963)

The Triumph TR3, produced between 1955 and 1963, is a landmark of British automotive engineering, famously becoming the first series production car to offer front disc brakes as standard equipment in 1956. An evolution of the earlier TR2, this "side-screen" roadster initially featured a 2.0-litre inline-four engine, which was later supplemented by a more powerful 2.2-litre version in the final TR3B models designed to appease US dealers hesitant about the newer TR4. In the 2026 Australian market, the TR3 is a blue-chip collectible, with the facelifted TR3A—easily identified by its wider "full-mouth" grille and the addition of external door handles—remaining the most common and sought-after variant for local rallies. The market value for these rugged machines has climbed steadily, with pristine Australian-delivered examples now frequently commanding between $50,000 and $65,000 at auction, supported by a huge Australian aftermarket world and specialist workshops like Moxham Garage in Sydney that keep these high-torque 1950s engines running reliably in the local heat.

The Triumph TR3, produced between 1955 and 1963, is a landmark of British automotive engineering, famously becoming the first series production car to offer front disc brakes as standard equipment in 1956. An evolution of the earlier TR2, this "side-screen" roadster initially featured a 2.0-litre inline-four engine, which was later supplemented by a more powerful 2.2-litre version in the final TR3B models designed to appease US dealers hesitant about the newer TR4. In the 2026 Australian market,… Read more