Triumph TR3
1955–1962
Lowest price
£8,590
Since 2020
Median price
£18,428
Since 2020 · n=11
Highest price
£47,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
11
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 11 lots

Based on 11 verified auction results
£20,000
Market value · recent verified sales
+27.2%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 27.2% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£35,345
+77%
5-Year Forecast
£42,804
+114%
Market scores
36
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many Triumph TR3 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
525
Cars
SORN
144
Cars
Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1959
−£1,126-6%13 with · 8 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 appreciated sharply over the past twelve months, climbing from roughly £15,700 to a current median of £20,000—a gain of 27.2 percent. This upward move sits well ahead of broader classic-car inflation, signaling sustained collector interest in the model despite thin transaction volume.
Liquidity remains a structural constraint; only four sales have been tracked in the past year across an eleven-car sample, meaning buyers and sellers should expect extended holding periods and limited negotiating leverage. The absence of active listings reinforces this thinness, suggesting that motivated sellers may need to price competitively to generate offers.
The TR3 occupies the stable modern-classic tier, a classification that typically sees steady appreciation rather than dramatic swings. Its low desirability score reflects the challenge of moving inventory quickly, yet the collectible rating confirms there remains a defined, if niche, base of enthusiasts.
The three-year projection sits at £35,345, implying an additional 76.7 percent gain from current levels. Over five years, the model is forecast to reach £42,804, representing a doubling of today's price. These forecasts assume continued gradual appreciation driven by aging supply and established collector demand.
A HOLD signal is appropriate for current owners; the upside is material, but the thin market rewards patience over urgency. Prospective buyers should enter prepared for a patient hunt and be willing to negotiate firmly when opportunities emerge.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£20,000
- Annual appr. rate+27.2%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed525
- SORN'd (off-road)144
- Total in DVLA records669
- All Triumph TR3s675
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked26
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared26 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months4
- Sell-Through36%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£20,583
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£8,590 – £47,000
- Total Sales Tracked11
Recent sales
Showing latest 11£20,000
the-market · 4 Jun 2026
£20,000
the-market · 3 Jun 2026
€25,300
bonhams · 30 Jan 2026
£18,428
the-market · 15 Sept 2025
£16,802
the-market · 22 May 2025
£15,718
the-market · 6 May 2025
£8,590
the-market · 7 Apr 2025
£18,300
Collecting Cars · 1 Nov 2024
£11,273
the-market · 15 Oct 2024
£47,000
Collecting Cars · 10 Jun 2024
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.