ROAD TEST OF TRIUMPH TR3A MANUAL
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. A tune-up was reportedly performed in the summer of 2020, and the seller states that work during the refurbishment included rebuilding the carburetors and replacing the fuel tank, radiator, battery, and valve cover seal. The 2.0-liter inline-four features twin carburetors and an electronic ignition system. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 69k miles, 500 of which were added by the seller. Auxiliary gauges monitoring oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel level, and amperage are mounted in the black central dashboard insert. A 2458cc triple that only makes a genuine 145.42bhp does sound a little lacking, but with of torque, the Rocket 3 R has the most grunt of any bike MCN has ever put on a dyno. The three-spoke banjo-style steering wheel fronts Jaeger instrumentation including a 120-mph speedometer and a 6k-rpm tachometer. The seller reports that the windshield wiper motor and cable have been replaced, and the heater does not work. Additional interior equipment includes a Triumph-logo shift knob, dash-mounted rear-view mirror, lockable glovebox, lap belts, and wind wings.
The interior was reportedly refreshed during current ownership and features twin bucket seats trimmed in black along with a matching black dashboard, door panels, and carpets. A matching-full-size spare is included in the sale. Powder-coated 15″ wire wheels feature two-eared knock-offs and are wrapped in 165/80 Nexen SB-802 tires. Exterior equipment includes a chrome rear luggage rack, dual fender-mounted sideview mirrors, a chrome front bumper with overriders, and chrome rear bumperettes. Work prior to the repaint reportedly included sandblasting of body panels, rust repair, and replacement of the doors and front fenders. Arguably the closest competitor to Triumph’s new T120 Bonneville is its own. We throw a leg over the 2022 Triumph Bonneville T120 in this review. Coventry’s baby GT James Page examines Triumph’s GT6 and discovers that it’s a fantastic car. 2022 Triumph Bonneville T120 First Ride Review. We sample three generations of Triumph’s GT6. The TR3A is distinguished by a wider front grille compared to earlier models, and this example was refinished in red during current ownership. Triumph’s E-Type from £5000 Why the stylish GT6 is a bargain alternative to Jaguar’s icon. This TR3A is offered with a full-size spare wheel and tire, a soft top and side curtains, spare parts, and a clean Virginia title in the seller’s name.
Additional equipment includes a chrome front bumper, rear bumperettes, and a chrome rear luggage rack. Power comes from a 2.0-liter inline-four that has been fitted with an electronic ignition and is paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The car is finished in red over a refreshed black interior, and work also reportedly included rust repair as well as replacement of the doors and front fenders. This 1958 Triumph TR3A was acquired by the seller in 2017 as a partially refurbished project that was later completed.