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[Mike V]

Hello VTR folks--I'm new to this forum. I currently am restoring an AH Sprite--but I really love the TR3's. I wanted to know what is a reasonable price range on a TR3A needing some restoration--not a lifelong project car--solid body, frame  and minor rust, having say 90 % of all parts. Needing the usual--interior, paint and minor body work. Having a body-on-frame design makes them very restorable-and a bit easier to break down--well from a Rookies point of view !!

Any response would be appreciated--I live in the Phoenix Arizona area--I have seen a very wide range of pricing on cars needing major work--so I wanted to get an expert opinion from around the States.

[charley fitch]

This is something that is hard to keep up on.  If you watch various sources you can get an idea on a regular basis.  Try Craigs List, ebay motors and this VTR site to name a few.  I see that a fair condition car is now shown on manheimgold.com for $7,500 and up.  I  would think to find one in the $3,000 to 5,000 range would be  good luck.  You may find cheap ones out there, but they are likely in extremely poor condition. You can probably find a TR6 in driveable condition with little wrong with it for $6,000 and up. In other words the TR3 model has gone up over the last few years, while the TR6 is still more affordable.
Charley Fitch   

[jrodsmith]

Mike,

Charley is right regarding pricing and research. If you will put an auto-notifier reminder in eBay Motors for all things "TR3", you'll see cars pop up pretty regularly. The highest price I've seen is close to $25,000. There was a TR3A on the market recently that was very restorable but had no fenders. A pretty nice '57 TR3 just sold for slightly over $10,000. 

Good Luck!

Rod

[Bob Muzio]

Hi Mike,
In your area there is a VTR Chapter, the Desert Center Triumph Register (DCTRA). They might be of assistance and if you go to the Chapters area of vtr.org you'll find a link to their site and their contact information.
Bob

[Mike V]

Thank You Gentlemen for the info. You Guys are Great   I have to see if a TR3 is an "Affordable Affliction". 7,500 is not bad to start out.

Take care,

Mike V