✦ Shifty Estimate
$26,600
- 12 months median
- $24K
- Market cap
- $355.8M · 13,377 built
- Sales, 12 months
- 3
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1955 Triumph TR3
1955 to 1957 · Roadster · 13,377 built
Price history
Recent sales
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Specifications
- Engine
- I4, 2.0L
- Power
- 95 hp
- Torque
- 117 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 10.8s
- Top speed
- 105 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 1,936 lb
- Production
- 13,377 units
Common questions
How much does a Triumph TR3 cost?
Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $23,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $26,600. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $18,800 to $40,400, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1955 Triumph TR3 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $26,600. We rate confidence medium: 3 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Triumph TR3 sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $17,000Nov 6, 2025White with black stripes · 32,000 mi
- $27,000Aug 21, 2025Blue · 8,000 mi
- $25,322Jul 14, 2025Blue · 9,000 mi
The TR3 refined the TR2's successful formula while maintaining the essential character that made Triumph's sports cars famous. With 13,377 units produced from 1955-1957, the TR3 is more accessible than its predecessor while still being quite rare today. The improved 2.0-liter engine produced 95 hp, delivering a 10.8-second 0-60 time and 105 mph top speed. Key improvements included a more robust rear axle and refined suspension geometry, addressing some of the TR2's shortcomings. The TR3's competition success continued Triumph's sporting reputation, with victories in rallying and racing cementing its credentials. Today's collectors appreciate the TR3 as representing the sweet spot between rarity and usability in the early TR lineage. Values have steadily appreciated as enthusiasts recognize the TR3's role in establishing Triumph's sports car legacy. Clean, matching-numbers examples are increasingly difficult to find, making the TR3 a solid investment for British sports car enthusiasts.