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TR2/3/3A TR3 [maybe] - common or not?

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I missed my stop last night on the train - don't laugh - it's a 3 mile walk from the next stop and it was HOT last night. Walking back to the car I saw a very (and I mean very) strange house with a whole bunch of junk piled in the front yard.

One of the things that caught my eye was a rusting Triumph. Now remember that 1. I'm no expert, and 2. I was concentrating on getting back to my car, but I thought it was a TR3 (or 3A) except the front grille looked like it fitted in the space between the lights (albeit lower down obviously), rather than extending to the outside of the two.

The bodywork looked rusty but complete (I saw the triumph badge on the front which was what caught my eye - initially from the lights I thought it was a sprite) and it was standing on 4 wheels. I couldn't see the engine from the road. I guess what I'm asking is how rare are they - is it worth going back for another look and seeing if the owner wishes to make some space.

I'm not sure that they would want to sell it - the house was well strange and I'm extrapolating that the owner will be too - and I wouldn't want to waste the time driving over and asking for something that's two a penny.
 
Hi, Alana -

If the grille opening does not extend to the outside of the headlights, it's either a TR2 or TR3. If the grille is set inside the opening, it's a 2, and if it's on the face of the opening, it's a 3. Also, either one will not have a boot handle or door handles.

Both are less in number than 3A's, and therefore "rarer" than them. From the driver's seat, you can't tell which one you're in. Whatever it is, if it's in restorable shape, it's worth a look.

Mickey
 
Hi, The first thing I would check (if in fact they want to sell) are the floors. If that puppy has been sitting out for a decade or more and the floors are swiss cheese, based on your initial 'rusty' impression, walk quickly away. Unless of course he's looking to dump it for a pittance. Then just parcel out the good pieces.
 
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