TR2/3/3A Any TR3s Built Without Tops?

[Mickey Richaud]

Hey, folks -

Been a while since I've fooled with TR3s; looking at one to help a widow sell her late husband's 3A. No top included, and she's not aware of an old one or even a frame lying about. There are a couple of homemade plexiglass side curtains, but there are no sockets on the door cards. The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate in his file lists only a tonneau cover as equipment included in the build. I have a copy of Bill Piggot's TR3 book, but it's in storage and can't get to it to see what he has to say. Any wisdom here?

Thanks,
Mickey

 

[CJD]

I think the top is standard, so not usually mentioned in the build sheet. Hard top or tonneau would be options that would be in the build order. That said, car manufacturers were much more open to adjusting what's on the car if you ordered it than they are today.

 

[Mickey Richaud]

That's what I thought as well, John. But if memory serves (long shot, that!) the Heritage certificate I received for the one I restored years ago mentioned a white top as equipment included. Thought that odd, as my car originally was beige with blue interior and a white top. When I sold mine I kept a copy of the certificate, but it's also in storage with my Piggot books so I can't verify that right now.

 

[NutmegCT]

Just wondering, but if your Heritage certificate shows white top, wouldn't that just mean the soft top folding hood was white, not black?

Also - take a look: https://www.britishcarforum.com/community/threads/tr3-hood-and-sidescreen-colors.125416/

TM