Triumph TR3 / TR3A

The Triumph TR3 arrived in 1955 following on from the successful TR2. Very similar to its predecessor, the TR3 used virtually all the same running gear including the engine, although it had gained slightly more power. The most noticeable external difference from the earlier car was a new front grill assembly. In 1956 the front drum brakes were replaced by discs. The next improvements came in 1958 and included the fitting of a full width front grill that incorporated the sidelights. This car came to be known as the TR3A. A larger 2.2 litre engine became available as an option in 1959. The TR3 remained very popular on both sides of the Atlantic until 1961 when it was replaced by the TR4.