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Triumph TR3

1955–1962

Triumph TR3

Based on 9 verified auction results

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Market value · recent verified sales

Price History

Aug 2023Today

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£0

+0%

5-Year Forecast

£0

+0%

Market scores

20

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Spec Premium Engine

How spec moves the price
  • Built ≤ 1957

    £18,300 median (n=5) vs £84,010,012,500 (n=4)

    -100%

Computed from this model's verified auction sales. Premiums are the % difference between the median price of matching-spec lots vs the rest. Requires at least 3 sales on each side to be shown.

Marque analyst note

The TR3 market in the UK remains thinly traded, with only nine transactions tracked across our entire database. This sparse activity reflects both the age of the model and limited collector interest at present, making reliable price discovery difficult.

Classified as a stable modern classic, the TR3 occupies a niche position within the British sports car segment. Its collectibility score of 5 indicates modest appeal, though the model retains historical significance as an early Triumph roadster.

Liquidity constraints are pronounced. With no active listings currently recorded and minimal transaction flow, buyers and sellers should expect extended marketing periods and potentially narrow buyer pools when cars do surface.

The absence of recent sales data within the tracked sample prevents meaningful assessment of year-on-year price movement or condition-related valuation trends. Prospective participants in this market should rely on specialist dealer networks and auction house estimates rather than broad market indices.

Given the illiquid nature of the segment and low desirability metrics, forward projections lack a reliable foundation. Any TR3 purchase decision should be driven by personal enthusiasm for the marque rather than appreciation expectations.

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).

Best time to buy

Monthly price index vs. this model's average

Best deals on this model historically land in Apr (~59% below average). Avoid Jun, when competition drives prices higher.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation£1,800
  • Total annual cost£5,550

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through22%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£20,712
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£8,590 – £47,000
  • Total Sales Tracked9

Recent sales

Showing latest 9
  • €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

  • £25,000

    Collecting Cars · 25 Aug 2023

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