Gorgeous restoration! I had a ‘57 which had been repainted in international orange (like a divers flag) . My second was a ‘58 in the same BRG this example is done in. Both had the wires. They were both in the shop frequently, but I still loved them!
Amazing condition, that has to be a concours winner and probably better than how it came out of the factory. American car restorations are in a class of their own, it's the attention to detail. That car's condition would be ruined by one winter in the UK and most classic car restorations here are not up to that incredible standard unless spending ridiculous money.
Beautiful ! My first car. BRG. Summer of 63. You never forget the first one.And that heady commingled perfume of gasoline, oil and english leather. And then Ithink of the girl.
Obviously a restoration and a damn good one. Absolutely superb condition - almost too good to drive. The front disc brakes and triple laced wires are notable upgrades. TR3 had double laced wheels and disc brakes didn't appear until the TR3A.
@@joeljeffcoat6241 I stand corrected. I have never had any experience with TRs but had a collection of BMC cars , mainly MGs and my comment was based on what I have read - which only goes to prove you can't always believe what you read. Your comment brought me back to the video of this remarkable car. It surely would have to be best one ever. Absolutely wonderful restoration.
@@kelstra1997as it happens, I’m in the midst of buying a restored ‘56. I was immediately attracted to it because the previous owners upgraded to front discs, as well as some other improvements that I’m thrilled with, such as a negative ground electrical system with an alternator an an electric cooling fan. I’m looking forward to this one spending more time on the road and less in the shop, compared to my ‘57!
That car is MINT!...I used to get to drive my neighbors 57TR3. I'd pop the hood, pull the line off the float bowl and put it up on the screen, reach down to give the pump a few primes. Jump in the seat, turn key, push button...go. It had the electric overdrive switch that worked in 2,3,4th you could flick the switch with your left baby finger.
Had one just like this years ago. No top, and the seats weren't even bolted to the floor. Bought it for $200, sold it a year later for $200. Awesome car; blew my brother's MGB right off the road. Maybe I should have kept it?...
I had a ‘57 in the mid 60’s that I paid $675 for. Drove it for four years with a couple of paint jobs and an engine rebuild. Sold it in ‘69 for $675. After 55 years of missing it I found a ‘56 with front discs and other upgrades. Take possession in a few weeks. Dream fulfilled!
Have same car titled as a 1960, However as I recall the numbers came back as a 57. Beeen a while since I have looked at the car. Have it stored in my warehouse, waiting to be restored. Rust free painted RED. Did remove the rear deck lid to strip the paint,and found it is the original lacquer paint. Same original spoked wheels and nice interior considering it needs restoration.
Gorgeous restoration! I had a ‘57 which had been repainted in international orange (like a divers flag) . My second was a ‘58 in the same BRG this example is done in. Both had the wires. They were both in the shop frequently, but I still loved them!
Can’t say that I’ve ever seen a small mouth TR3 in better shape. I hope someone is driving this car. So clean, straight, everything in its place.
Amazing condition, that has to be a concours winner and probably better than how it came out of the factory. American car restorations are in a class of their own, it's the attention to detail. That car's condition would be ruined by one winter in the UK and most classic car restorations here are not up to that incredible standard unless spending ridiculous money.
You are right. They never looked that good even brand new. 😆
A beautiful car in a divine condition. I do hope you are driving it and that you are not just one of those show geeks :-)
Beautiful ! My first car. BRG. Summer of 63. You never forget the first one.And that heady commingled perfume of gasoline, oil and english leather. And then Ithink of the girl.
Excellent description, John. For me it was the summer of '65. Red 1958.
As a little boy, the TR3 was my first love. And there is always something special about your first love.
Best TR3 I've seen for long time, plus best colour .
In the 1960s & 1970s had a TR3A then a TR4A. Fab cars.
Beautiful, I had the exact model 50 years ago. Same colour and upholstery! I took out the back seat, as I am rather tall.
I want one so bad!. My dad had one when I was younger and it was a fun car.
Obviously a restoration and a damn good one. Absolutely superb condition - almost too good to drive. The front disc brakes and triple laced wires are notable upgrades. TR3 had double laced wheels and disc brakes didn't appear until the TR3A.
Actually, I had an original ‘57, and it came with front discs. The last year of the small mouth was the first year of the discs.
@@joeljeffcoat6241 I stand corrected. I have never had any experience with TRs but had a collection of BMC cars , mainly MGs and my comment was based on what I have read - which only goes to prove you can't always believe what you read. Your comment brought me back to the video of this remarkable car. It surely would have to be best one ever. Absolutely wonderful restoration.
@@kelstra1997as it happens, I’m in the midst of buying a restored ‘56. I was immediately attracted to it because the previous owners upgraded to front discs, as well as some other improvements that I’m thrilled with, such as a negative ground electrical system with an alternator an an electric cooling fan. I’m looking forward to this one spending more time on the road and less in the shop, compared to my ‘57!
That car is MINT!...I used to get to drive my neighbors 57TR3. I'd pop the hood, pull the line off the float bowl and put it up on the screen, reach down to give the pump a few primes. Jump in the seat, turn key, push button...go. It had the electric overdrive switch that worked in 2,3,4th you could flick the switch with your left baby finger.
Had one just like this years ago. No top, and the seats weren't even bolted to the floor. Bought it for $200, sold it a year later for $200. Awesome car; blew my brother's MGB right off the road. Maybe I should have kept it?...
I had a ‘57 in the mid 60’s that I paid $675 for. Drove it for four years with a couple of paint jobs and an engine rebuild. Sold it in ‘69 for $675. After 55 years of missing it I found a ‘56 with front discs and other upgrades. Take possession in a few weeks. Dream fulfilled!
Have same car titled as a 1960, However as I recall the numbers came back as a 57. Beeen a while since I have looked at the car. Have it stored in my warehouse, waiting to be restored. Rust free painted RED. Did remove the rear deck lid to strip the paint,and found it is the original lacquer paint. Same original spoked wheels and nice interior considering it needs restoration.
Great looking car; just what I'm looking for
Beautiful.
Only thing I didn't like about my '57 was no synchro in 1st gear. Did learn how to double clutch, though.
Very nice.
Had a '57, never lost to an MG.
Beautiful! Did I see this car at the Dayton British car show? Is that the honey tan interior from Moss?
Already sold
wow
Can't find listing ... not for sale?
🧐😯......😍😍😍
The small mouth TR3
Mines a 59
Tr2 long doors better