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Triumph TR3

1955–1962

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  • 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

Triumph TR3

Based on 11 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

£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
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked26
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared26 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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.