TR2/3/3A TR3 project in SoCal

[tdskip]

Triherald's TR3 post reminded me to post this here.

I bought my TR4a from these guys. Nothing in this for me but there is some potential there and I can't swing it right now...

https://wholesalecalifornia.com/58_tr3.html

Take a look around, some interesting inventory.

Prices are asking, usually not firm in my experience.

 

[jayhawk]

Is that $ about what they're going for there? Does it "run and drive" as they say in such ads?

 

[Camping57]

What's the deal with the 'extra' ducting in engine compartment? I've never seen that before.

Shifter is missing but other than that it looks pretty good. A lot better than most midwestern cars.

 

[Geo Hahn]

I've seen that ductwork before... possibly the same car on eBay awhile back. Looks like they didn't care for the special TR3 feature: heated footwells.

Momentary excitment when I saw it has a TR3B valve cover and no banjo fittings on the carbs... but examination of the bonnet & boot hinges reveals that is is in fact pre-60000 body pressings so the indication that it is a '58 is probably right.

 

[tdskip]

Having seen the car in person, I think that duct work was a science project that reflects the previous owners personality.

Not sure it actually runs, I'd be a touch skeptical.

She is better in person than the photos make her look.

Worth saving to be sure.

 

[billspit]

But it it really worth $7900?

 

[Camping57]

Science project eh?
How many other little tweaks did the PO put in I wonder? The less molested the better IMHO.

 

[bluemiata90]

This car was on Ebay not to long ago. I'm not sure what the story was behind the duct work. Personally, I think $7900 sounds rather high for this car, but I haven't seen it in person. I'd look at it very closely before spending that kind of money on it.