Triumph TR3
1955–1962
Lowest price
US$11,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$25,375
Since 2020 · n=14
Highest price
US$82,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
14
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 14 lots

Based on 14 verified auction results
US$24,250
Market value · recent verified sales
-4.5%
12-month change
Strong Buy
Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -4.5%). Often a buy window before recovery.
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
Moderate
40
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1959
−US$2,095-8%13 with · 9 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 has settled at a median of $24,250 in the US market, down 4.5 percent over the past year, but pricing appears to have stabilized after recent weakness. The "bottomed out" signal across our tracked transactions suggests the downward pressure has exhausted itself, positioning the market near a floor.
Our dataset captures 10 sales over the last twelve months from a total pool of 14 transactions, indicating moderate liquidity typical of this segment. While transaction frequency is modest, the consistent flow of sales demonstrates steady collector interest and reasonable market depth for patient buyers and sellers.
The typical TR3 transacting in today's market carries approximately 52,450 miles, reflecting the age-appropriate wear pattern expected of a 1950s–early 1960s roadster in active ownership. Mileage at this level generally aligns with well-maintained examples and does not present a significant variance issue in valuation.
As a stable modern classic with a collectibility score of 5, the TR3 occupies a recognized but not scarce position in the British sports car hierarchy. Desirability remains moderate, supported by the model's historical significance and continued following among enthusiasts, though production volumes and rarity have not driven outsized appreciation pressure.
Base projections hold the median flat through both the 3-year and 5-year horizons at $24,250, reflecting an expectation of price stability rather than growth in the near term. This outlook assumes no major market dislocations and implies that current pricing represents fair value relative to fundamentals in the segment.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$24,250
- Annual appr. rate-4.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked27
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared27 (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 Months13
- Sell-Through93%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$29,179
- Avg Mileage at Sale52,450 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$11,000 – US$82,500
- Total Sales Tracked14
Recent sales
Showing latest 14US$27,250
Bring a Trailer · 16 Aug 2026
manual
US$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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.