Description

A 1962 Triumph TR3B, ready to drive, registered in Italy with white plates in 1992. It has British Heritage, matching colors. No work is required as it has always been regularly maintained in recent years. Invoices for work between 2022 and 2023 and photos are retained.

Work carried out in the last 5 years:
- Complete body and chassis disassembly
- Sandblasting and powder coating of the chassis
- Sandblasting and painting of the leaf springs and suspension wishbones
- Cleaning and painting of the rear axle
- Complete replacement of all body assembly hardware and gaskets
- Body painting
- Front grille replacement
- Complete exhaust replacement with stainless steel exhaust
- Complete engine check and tune-up with replacement of various parts
- Overhaul with specific carburetor kit
- Electrical system overhaul
- Complete brake line replacement with new copper pipes and fittings
- Overhaul of the brake pads
- Replacement of the front bumper and various chrome parts

Model history and curiosity

Approximately 3,331 Triumph TR3B models were built for the 1962 model year. These rare, transitional cars were produced in two series: 530 with the commission number prefix TSF and 2,804 with the prefix TCF. The TR3B was created to appease dealers in the North American market who were uncertain about the TR4's commercial success.

Total production: Around 3,331 TR3Bs were produced, with the 2,804 TCF series cars being the more common version.
Two series:
TSF series: 530 cars were built, featuring the TR3A's 1991cc engine but with a fully synchronized gearbox.
TCF series: 2,804 cars were built, which are the ones commonly referred to as TR3Bs. These cars had the new 2138cc engine from the TR4, a fully synchronized gearbox, and were often painted in different colors than the TR3A

Reason for production: The TR3B was a stopgap model, created to sell alongside the new TR4 to allay dealer fears about the success of the new model.