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Joe1060TR3A
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I currently own a 1976 TR6 (6Pack member) which belonged to a fraternity brother and a recently purchased 1960 TR3A along with other roadsters and coupes. As a hobby, I have owned and restored TRs and MGs seems like all my life. My first experience with these cars dates to a MG TF. I truly loved my totally restored 1961 MGA that I sold. Young and folish and needed money. Sound familiar to any of you?
Both of these Triumphs are in excellent shape. The TR6 is orginial but has had a rolling restoration. The TR3A is an interesting car. It was restored 15 years ago and honestly I would compare it to any of my modern cars for handling and get up and go. Both Triumphs and hobby cars are daily drivers between April and October and spend the winter in the garage due to snow.
To achieve this quality and level of drive ability, the TR3 has been modified -- larger pistons, upgraded cam and rack and pinion steering. Unfortunately that last one can lead you down a slippy road if not done with a keen eye on orginality -- replacement radiator, electric fan, alternator conversion, electronic ignition, new steering wheel, relocation of turn signal switch, weber carbs, modern stero hidden under the dash and a battery ground conversion. Almost impossible to turn back the clock on this TR3 but that is OK with me. It is now what it is.
The TR3 had a documented frame off total restoration with all new parts except it has its orginial metal. It was totally documented. It also had a color change to black and red interior. I always wanted a black roadster.
Well you get the idea, it is a superb to outstanding driver which handles well and cruises at 85 without overdrive and still has plenty left in her BUT will not compete at a concourse car show.
It does have a factory hardtop that I am restoring next winter. <span style="font-weight: bold">I call the TR3A my poorman's XK120 because of its lines and power.</span> It is what it is; fun to drive and a real head turner. If you are wondering all my other cars are totally stock or have the ability to be put back there without much fuss.
Joe
PS For those who might read this and are considering a restoration -- <span style="font-weight: bold">THINK TWICE</span>. After all the work, time, effort and money spent on this car ($38,000 in receipts along)I paid well less then half of that for the car. What a shame but it was NOT an orginial car and IMHO they simply do not increase in value unless orginial. Even if the owner loves the car.
Photos
https://s1077.beta.photobucket.com/user/Hawkmonster/library/Policastro%20TR3%20TR6
I currently own a 1976 TR6 (6Pack member) which belonged to a fraternity brother and a recently purchased 1960 TR3A along with other roadsters and coupes. As a hobby, I have owned and restored TRs and MGs seems like all my life. My first experience with these cars dates to a MG TF. I truly loved my totally restored 1961 MGA that I sold. Young and folish and needed money. Sound familiar to any of you?
Both of these Triumphs are in excellent shape. The TR6 is orginial but has had a rolling restoration. The TR3A is an interesting car. It was restored 15 years ago and honestly I would compare it to any of my modern cars for handling and get up and go. Both Triumphs and hobby cars are daily drivers between April and October and spend the winter in the garage due to snow.
To achieve this quality and level of drive ability, the TR3 has been modified -- larger pistons, upgraded cam and rack and pinion steering. Unfortunately that last one can lead you down a slippy road if not done with a keen eye on orginality -- replacement radiator, electric fan, alternator conversion, electronic ignition, new steering wheel, relocation of turn signal switch, weber carbs, modern stero hidden under the dash and a battery ground conversion. Almost impossible to turn back the clock on this TR3 but that is OK with me. It is now what it is.
The TR3 had a documented frame off total restoration with all new parts except it has its orginial metal. It was totally documented. It also had a color change to black and red interior. I always wanted a black roadster.
Well you get the idea, it is a superb to outstanding driver which handles well and cruises at 85 without overdrive and still has plenty left in her BUT will not compete at a concourse car show.
It does have a factory hardtop that I am restoring next winter. <span style="font-weight: bold">I call the TR3A my poorman's XK120 because of its lines and power.</span> It is what it is; fun to drive and a real head turner. If you are wondering all my other cars are totally stock or have the ability to be put back there without much fuss.
Joe
PS For those who might read this and are considering a restoration -- <span style="font-weight: bold">THINK TWICE</span>. After all the work, time, effort and money spent on this car ($38,000 in receipts along)I paid well less then half of that for the car. What a shame but it was NOT an orginial car and IMHO they simply do not increase in value unless orginial. Even if the owner loves the car.
