TR2/3/3A TR3B

[glemon]

Helped my brother bring home a TR3B last week. Off the road reportedly from the 70s or 80s. Seller said the engine was locked, brother says it spins. Scuffs, dents, banged up bumpers, it is an early 3b built without the all synchro transmission or TR4 motor--but in checking numbers now has a 4A motor and transmission. I suggested he give it the model designation "TR3B +".

Pics attached, plans are to get it running and drive as is, which I fully support.

 

[charleyf]

From those photos it looks like a good car. Congratulations.
Charley

 

[glemon]

Thanks, forgot to mention very rust free, that is the best part.

 

[charleyf]

Thanks, forgot to mention very rust free, that is the best part.

I am curious as to what the purchase price was. Can you tell us?
Charley

 

[glemon]

Not cheap, I think it was $11,000. Prices are kind of crazy compared to even a couple years ago.

 

[Hamish Racing]

That’s a great car and to my mind a reasonable price.
Love that you are just commissioning it and safety checks to drive as it is.
congrats

 

[sp53]

I think I have seen that car before for sale in mid California, but years ago. What a great car and I think the price was very reasonable. You guys will probably have it running soon.

steve

 

[glemon]

Bought it and in Kansas City, has been there many years, but from a rust standpoint could be a CA car.

 

[CJD]

An easy project!

 

[sp53]

Remember to close the vent when opening the hood.

 

[mrv8q]

Nice! Looks like a very promising candidate for restoration.

I picked up my ‘3 18 years ago after it was sitting for 20+ years. It wanted to come back to life; it ‘helped’ me whenever it could, not too difficult a chore.

My ‘6, on the other hand, fought me all the time.

Have fun bringing it back!