Triumph - TR3 - NO RESERVE - 1957

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Franco Vigorito
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Triumph TR3 NO RESERVE, a 1957 petrol manual roadster located in Italy, with 3,722 km, 100 HP, black colour, matching numbers, engine TS, overdrive, MOT valid to 28 February 2027, certificate available and CoC available on request.

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IN RISALTO
- Equipped with Federperiti Conformity Guarantee expertise
- Delivered new in Germany, European version
- Equipped with Overdrive
- Technical inspection valid with no defects found
- Eligible for Mille Miglia registration
- FIVA homologated

HISTORY/PANORAMA
The Triumph TR3, introduced in the mid-1950s, is one of the British roadsters most iconic of the period, appreciated for its clean lines and sporty setup. Featuring a front-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive, and a lively temperament, it remains one of the most sought-after Triumph models among enthusiasts today. The specimen in the auction, a 1957 model delivered new in Germany and professionally fully restored a few years ago in the Netherlands, was later purchased in 2012 by an Italian enthusiast and has always been kept in efficient condition at a specialized workshop, also taking part in rallies and events.

EXTERIOR
The bodywork in black presents as generally solid, original, and well preserved, with minimal signs of wear from time and normal use. All external chrome is present, correct, and in generally good condition; the chromed spoke wheels are in excellent condition, a polishing and detailing treatment has just been completed.
The underbody is very solid, completely restored in the past, and no evidence of accidents has been found.

INTERIOR
The interior has been fully restored and is now in beautiful condition and usable. The dashboard is complete and original, including the rare instruments and the KM speedometer, original Motolita steering wheel in superb condition. It is equipped with the full cap covers, soft-top frame, side windows, and tonneau cover. A sanitization has just been completed.

MECHANICS
Mechanically, the car has the original matching-numbers engine, restored in the past and always kept in efficiency with regular spark checks and recent technical inspections carried out, last passed in 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025 without defects. The gearbox works as does the clutch, the gears shift correctly including the Overdrive, and the car has passed the valid technical inspection until February 2027, is road-legal and ready to use, a quick check before normal use is always suggested.

TRANSPORT
The seller can arrange home delivery in Italy and Europe. Contact for a quote.

BUY NOW: You can secure the lot without waiting! Have questions? Contact the seller for assistance.

DOCUMENTATION
Federperiti Conformity Guarantee Expertise
FIVA homologated
Italian documents for transfer
British Motor Industry Certificate
Dutch historic registration booklet (copy)
Dutch export certificate (copy)
Original spare wheel
Sales invoice

SERVICES - All vehicles are our property and we do not operate as an auction house. We provide
advice and support for foreign registration also through our trusted agencies.
------------------

WARRANTY - We sell exclusively vehicles guaranteed 100% conforming and certified: every vehicle is sold with a Certificate of Conformity issued by Federperiti, an internationally recognized independent Italian authority. Each vehicle is personally inspected to guarantee the buyer the conformity of photos, description, and overall condition of the car.

Some videos of the car, engine, and driving may be available; ask Catawiki.

The seller handles the transfer of ownership remotely or the documents for export (not included). Shipping assistance in Italy, Europe, and Worldwide at favorable prices. You can also pick up the car in person.

You are welcome to our showroom to meet us and see the vehicle before the auction ends, also with your mechanic or via a WhatsApp video call; write to Catawiki for an appointment.

Follow our no-reserve Classic Car Auctions on Catawiki

Seller's Story

Since 2000, we have specialized in Collector Cars. For six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), we have been awarded the 'Catawiki Certificate of Excellence' as the best seller, becoming the top seller in the category: each car is independently inspected in person by certified Federperiti experts for maximum transparency and accuracy in our Reserve Auctions. Customer support via email, WhatsApp, and phone is always available during and after the auction to ensure assistance with documents, ownership transfers, export, and delivery. For more information, visit Netclassic.it. Subscribe to stay updated with our mailing list.
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IN RISALTO
- Equipped with Federperiti Conformity Guarantee expertise
- Delivered new in Germany, European version
- Equipped with Overdrive
- Technical inspection valid with no defects found
- Eligible for Mille Miglia registration
- FIVA homologated

HISTORY/PANORAMA
The Triumph TR3, introduced in the mid-1950s, is one of the British roadsters most iconic of the period, appreciated for its clean lines and sporty setup. Featuring a front-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive, and a lively temperament, it remains one of the most sought-after Triumph models among enthusiasts today. The specimen in the auction, a 1957 model delivered new in Germany and professionally fully restored a few years ago in the Netherlands, was later purchased in 2012 by an Italian enthusiast and has always been kept in efficient condition at a specialized workshop, also taking part in rallies and events.

EXTERIOR
The bodywork in black presents as generally solid, original, and well preserved, with minimal signs of wear from time and normal use. All external chrome is present, correct, and in generally good condition; the chromed spoke wheels are in excellent condition, a polishing and detailing treatment has just been completed.
The underbody is very solid, completely restored in the past, and no evidence of accidents has been found.

INTERIOR
The interior has been fully restored and is now in beautiful condition and usable. The dashboard is complete and original, including the rare instruments and the KM speedometer, original Motolita steering wheel in superb condition. It is equipped with the full cap covers, soft-top frame, side windows, and tonneau cover. A sanitization has just been completed.

MECHANICS
Mechanically, the car has the original matching-numbers engine, restored in the past and always kept in efficiency with regular spark checks and recent technical inspections carried out, last passed in 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025 without defects. The gearbox works as does the clutch, the gears shift correctly including the Overdrive, and the car has passed the valid technical inspection until February 2027, is road-legal and ready to use, a quick check before normal use is always suggested.

TRANSPORT
The seller can arrange home delivery in Italy and Europe. Contact for a quote.

BUY NOW: You can secure the lot without waiting! Have questions? Contact the seller for assistance.

DOCUMENTATION
Federperiti Conformity Guarantee Expertise
FIVA homologated
Italian documents for transfer
British Motor Industry Certificate
Dutch historic registration booklet (copy)
Dutch export certificate (copy)
Original spare wheel
Sales invoice

SERVICES - All vehicles are our property and we do not operate as an auction house. We provide
advice and support for foreign registration also through our trusted agencies.
------------------

WARRANTY - We sell exclusively vehicles guaranteed 100% conforming and certified: every vehicle is sold with a Certificate of Conformity issued by Federperiti, an internationally recognized independent Italian authority. Each vehicle is personally inspected to guarantee the buyer the conformity of photos, description, and overall condition of the car.

Some videos of the car, engine, and driving may be available; ask Catawiki.

The seller handles the transfer of ownership remotely or the documents for export (not included). Shipping assistance in Italy, Europe, and Worldwide at favorable prices. You can also pick up the car in person.

You are welcome to our showroom to meet us and see the vehicle before the auction ends, also with your mechanic or via a WhatsApp video call; write to Catawiki for an appointment.

Follow our no-reserve Classic Car Auctions on Catawiki

Seller's Story

Since 2000, we have specialized in Collector Cars. For six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), we have been awarded the 'Catawiki Certificate of Excellence' as the best seller, becoming the top seller in the category: each car is independently inspected in person by certified Federperiti experts for maximum transparency and accuracy in our Reserve Auctions. Customer support via email, WhatsApp, and phone is always available during and after the auction to ensure assistance with documents, ownership transfers, export, and delivery. For more information, visit Netclassic.it. Subscribe to stay updated with our mailing list.
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Details

Brand
Triumph
Model type
TR3 - NO RESERVE
Year
1957
Located in
Italy
Mileage reading
3722 km
Registration papers
with Italian registration
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Black
Horse power
100
Cubic capacity
1991
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
No
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
Yes
Date until valid MOT
February 28, 2027
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
On request
Certificate available
Yes
Engine number
TS
Condition (Paint & body)
Very Good: minor chips or scratches, minor conventional body and paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Very Good: clean, showing minimal wear. May require replacement of minor missing or broken parts
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Very Good: frame/structure is in a well preserved condition, minor signs of usage/wear
Condition (Mechanical)
Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service
Condition (Overall)
Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.

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