- #MINICRAFT 1958 TRIUMPH TR3A MANUAL#
- #MINICRAFT 1958 TRIUMPH TR3A FULL#
- #MINICRAFT 1958 TRIUMPH TR3A SERIES#
Unlike MGsof the same period, the steering mechanism and linkage have considerable play and friction, which increase with wear. The suspension is by double A-arms, manganesebronze trunnion, coil springs and tube shocks at the front, optional anti-roll bar, and with worm and peg steering.
#MINICRAFT 1958 TRIUMPH TR3A SERIES#
In 1956 the front brakes were changed from drums to discs, the TR3 thus becoming the first British series production car to be so fitted.
#MINICRAFT 1958 TRIUMPH TR3A MANUAL#
The four-speed manual gearboxcould be supplemented by an overdrive unit on the top three ratios, electrically operated and controlled by a switch on the dashboard.
This was later increased to 100 bhpat 5000 rpm by the addition of a "high port" cylinder head and enlarged manifold. The car is powered by a 1991cc straight-four OHVengine initially producing 95bhp (71kW 96PS), an increase of 5hp over the TR2 thanks to the larger SU-H6 carburettors fitted. I'm sure more new stuff.I just can't think of it !Īlthough the car was usually supplied as an open two-seater, an occasional rear seat and bolt-on steel hard top were available as extras.
#MINICRAFT 1958 TRIUMPH TR3A FULL#
New distributor and full tune up, idles perfect and has great acceleration.Previous owner said motor was rebuilt around 12 years ago.New radials and wheels have just been painted, new knockoff!!.New $550.00 gas tank, fitting kit, sending unit, gas cap and filler hose.Dash is very nice, all guages were rebuilt and the temp guage is nos.It has the rear seat option and the front seats have no slides as the previous owner set them back and never needed to move them.Correct white piping and a nice set of carpets. The interior was redone professionally and looks great.It is an older restoration and has continued as a "Rolling Restoration" where things that needed replaced were replaced and work required to keep it running was done. The engine was mated to a four-speed gearbox with could be supplemented by an overdrive unit on the top three ratios, electrically operated and controlled by a switch on the dashboard.Prior to me, this car had been owned by the same owner since 1983. Horsepower output later rose to 100 with the addition of a 'high port' cylinder head and enlarged manifold. This was accomplished with the addition of larger SU-H6 carburetors. The overhead-valve unit initially offered 95 horsepower, which was an increase of five horsepower over the TR2. The TR3 was powered by a Standard wet liner inline four-cylinder engine displacing 1991cc. It is believed that approximately 9,500 of the TR3A survive in modern times. Total production of the TR3A was 58,236, which made it the third best-selling TR after the TR6 and TR7. The list includes a wider front grill incorporating indicators, exterior door handles, disc brakes, lockable boot handle and an improved interior. The TR3A was built between 19 and came with several cosmetic upgrades from the standard TR3. Most were sent to the United States with just one-tenth of the production total staying in the United Kingdom. Zero-to-sixty was accomplished in 10.8 seconds. The low-cost vehicle offered adequate performance with a top speed of just over 100 mph. The four-speed gearbox was available with optional overdrive which was electrically operated. Power was from the ubiquitous Standard 1991cc four-cylinder engine that now produced 100 horsepower. The Standard-Triumph Motor Company produced the TR3 from 1955 until 1957 and was the first British production car to have front disc brakes as standard equipment.