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1959 Triumph TR3 Barn Find for Restoration

For sale: 1959 Triumph Other

Technical specifications

Condition:
Used
Item location:
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Make:
Triumph
Model:
Other
Year:
1959
Vehicle Title:
Clear
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Description

Barn Find 1959 Triumph TR3
Previous owner purchased 20+ years ago with intentions of restoration
Engine was removed and disassembled,
Car was Disassembled and some sanding and body work was started
Comes with everything in the pictures except the trailer it sits on
Body Description - i have restored a couple of TR3's so know where to look and what to worry about most, he rear of this car is solid, he rear quarters were the bumper overriders come through the body are still solid, nbsp;the spare tire area is still solid, he truck is ok, nd the rear quarters are solid, nbsp;there is some rot in the dog legs in from of the rear wheels by the doors, ery typical for a TR3, he floors have some holes in the front corners and by the passenger side seat belt attachment, he front inner fenders look good, nd the firewall is solid, he outer rockers will need to be replaced, ut the inner rockers appear to not have rusted through,
Engine Description - its stuck, as most all the parts less carbs which are easy enough to find. this is a wet liner engine so every easy to rebuild, ull the liners, ither heat out the old pistons and rebore or drop in new liners, ew mains and rod bearings, ew rings and a new head gasket and away you go, he head is there but has a damaged rocker mount stud, gain source a replacement or it has already been machined to take a bigger stud,
Interior Description - most of the gauges and switches are there, he steering wheel is there, nd one seat frame, o keys, ost to time, ut easy enough to replace, ill need a complete refit, ut most of the expensive parts are included,
Brakes and Axle - drums were pulled to make it roll, nd the brake calipers are there but will need a rebuild, rake master, edals and res are all there,
this is a 90% complete car, uch more than i started with on my first tr3
comes with a Minnesota collector plate, nd valid MN title.
I will deliver up to 100 miles from Minneapolis 55101 for FREE,
20% deposit due in 24 hours, alance in 7 days, o pay no car, o matter what,
thanks for looking!

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