Triumph TR3

1955 to 1957 · Roadster · 13,377 built

Over the past 12 months, 10 have sold publicly at a median of $19,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $19,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,500 to $57,200, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$19,400

High confidence · $14K to $28K

Median · 12 mo: $19,500
Sales · 12 mo: 10

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Sold$18,500 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

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Every recorded 1955 Triumph TR3 sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$18,500 · 83,000 mi · Red

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39 sales · 20 unsoldmedian $20kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1955 Triumph TR3 sales with photographs

Sold $23,750

1960 · Corvette-specification yellow · 7,500 mi

Oct 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $15,000

1959 · Corvette Yellow · 52,000 mi

Oct 6, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $5,500

1960 · White · 31,000 mi

Sep 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $17,000

1957 · White with black stripes · 32,000 mi

Nov 6, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $27,000

1957 · Blue · 8,000 mi

Aug 21, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $25,322

1956 · Blue · 9,000 mi

Jul 14, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

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TR3A
TR4
TR4A
TR5
TR6
TR7
TR8

Specifications

Engine: I4, 2.0L
Power: 95 hp
Torque: 117 lb-ft
0 to 60: 10.8 s
Top speed: 105 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Curb weight: 1,936 lb
Production: 13,377 built

Common questions

How much does a Triumph TR3 cost?

What is a 1955 Triumph TR3 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $19,400. Confidence is high: 10 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

How many Triumph TR3 have sold?

Shifty has 41 public sales of the Triumph TR3 on file. The earliest was on Feb 21, 2018.

What is the most expensive Triumph TR3 sold?

The highest public sale on file is $57,200, on Mar 9, 2018.

What has a Triumph TR3 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$18,500Oct 30, 2026Red · 83,000 mi
$23,750Oct 13, 2026Corvette-specification yellow · 7,500 mi
$15,000Oct 6, 2026Corvette Yellow · 52,000 mi

About the 1955 Triumph TR3

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.