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Triumph TR3

1955–1962

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  • Lowest price

    £8,590

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £18,428

    Since 2020 · n=11

  • Highest price

    £47,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    11

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 11 lots

Triumph TR3

Based on 11 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

£20,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+23.0%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 23.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£32,576

+63%

5-Year Forecast

£38,338

+92%

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Market scores

34

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Triumph TR3 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

525

Cars

SORN

144

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Marque analyst note

The Triumph TR3 has climbed to a median of £20,000 in the UK market, up 23 percent over the past twelve months, signaling steady appreciation in a traditionally stable segment. The gain reflects consistent demand among British classic-car enthusiasts, though the underlying sample remains modest at three transactions in the tracked period.

Liquidity conditions are thin, with only eleven sales recorded across the full database and no active listings at present. This scarcity underscores the challenge facing both buyers and sellers: finding counterparties requires patience, and pricing tends to be negotiated rather than formulaic.

The TR3 occupies a collectible tier defined more by historical significance and driving appeal than rarity—production figures are not readily quantified in the current dataset, but the model remains recognizable and sought after within its niche. Desirability scores as low, which may reflect either a crowded segment or simply the car's status as a workhorse rather than a headline collectible.

The base projection shows material upside over the medium term, with values expected to reach approximately £32,600 (63 percent gain) within three years and £38,300 (92 percent gain) within five years. This trajectory assumes sustained collector interest and the model's continued appeal to period-car enthusiasts in a relatively stable economy.

Current market conditions warrant a hold stance for existing owners and a wait-and-see posture for prospective buyers. The thin liquidity and low desirability rating suggest this is not a market for time-sensitive sales, though the consistent appreciation and long-term projection signal reasonable conviction among the specialists tracking the model.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£20,000
  • Annual appr. rate+23.0%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed525
  • SORN'd (off-road)144
  • Total in DVLA records669
  • All Triumph TR3s675
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked43
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared43 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

For sale now · 1 live

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months3
  • Sell-Through27%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£20,583
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range£8,590 – £47,000
  • Total Sales Tracked11

Recent sales

Showing latest 11
  • £20,000

    the-market · 4 Jun 2026

  • £20,000

    the-market · 3 Jun 2026

  • €25,300

    bonhams · 30 Jan 2026

  • £18,428

    the-market · 15 Sept 2025

  • £16,802

    the-market · 22 May 2025

  • £15,718

    the-market · 6 May 2025

  • £8,590

    the-market · 7 Apr 2025

  • £18,300

    Collecting Cars · 1 Nov 2024

  • £11,273

    the-market · 15 Oct 2024

  • £47,000

    Collecting Cars · 10 Jun 2024

Common questions

What is a Triumph TR3 worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £20,000, based on 3 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £8,590 to £47,000.

Is the Triumph TR3 going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved +23.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Triumph TR3s are for sale right now?

We track 1 live auction listing for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.