Triumph TR3
1955–1962
Lowest price
US$11,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$25,000
Since 2020 · n=13
Highest price
US$82,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
13
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 13 lots

Based on 13 verified auction results
US$24,250
Market value · recent verified sales
-10.9%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 10.9% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$24,250
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$24,250
+0%
Market scores
45
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Right-hand drive
+US$1,995+8%6 with · 7 without · med confidence
Built ≤ 1959
−US$1,527-6%13 with · 8 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Triumph TR3 sits at a median asking price of US$24,250 in the current market, down 10.9% over the past twelve months. This downward pressure carries a SELL signal, indicating that recent momentum favors sellers willing to price competitively rather than buyers in search of appreciation.
Transaction activity remains thin, with just ten sales tracked over the past year from a broader dataset of thirteen total sales. This moderate liquidity suggests that while examples do trade, buyers and sellers should expect extended holding periods and limited negotiating room when matching is difficult.
The typical TR3 appearing in transactions carries roughly 52,450 miles, reflecting the class profile of a stable modern classic—cars that are genuinely used rather than garage-kept investments. As a post-war British lightweight sports car, the model commands collectible status based on its historical significance and driving character, though production volume data is unavailable for this analysis.
Median pricing is projected to remain flat through both the three- and five-year outlook, holding at US$24,250 with no expected movement in either direction. The absence of upward trajectory suggests that while the TR3 maintains its collector standing, current valuations are not supported by strong acquisition demand or scarcity-driven dynamics that typically drive appreciation in this segment.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$24,250
- Annual appr. rate-10.9%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked26
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared26 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$1,470
- Total annual costUS$6,500
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months12
- Sell-Through92%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$29,327
- Avg Mileage at Sale52,450 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$11,000 – US$82,500
- Total Sales Tracked13
Recent sales
Showing latest 13US$18,500
Bring a Trailer · 19 Jul 2026
Metallic green
US$29,500
Bring a Trailer · 14 Jul 2026
white · manual
US$23,000
Bring a Trailer · 10 Jul 2026
US$23,500
Bring a Trailer · 9 Jul 2026
manual
US$15,500
Bring a Trailer · 13 May 2026
red · manual
US$41,500
Bring a Trailer · 9 May 2026
28,000 mi
US$11,000
Bring a Trailer · 6 May 2026
Primrose with black stripes · manual
US$25,750
Bring a Trailer · 5 May 2026
black · manual
US$32,000
cars-and-bids · 28 Apr 2026
76,900 mi
4-speed manual
US$21,000
Bring a Trailer · 27 Apr 2026
white · 5-speed manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.