This is a nice full shot of the TR3. I always liked the
cut-away doors - a great armrest, and you could
get a manicure by reaching down to the road! ;)
(Just kidding... don't ever try this!!)
The side mirror on the 'A' was an option, and
was located on the front of the fender (I think!).
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My '60 model had a black
interior and steel wheels,
and a body color of
'Arctic White'. I think it even
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No air bags here! No shoulder belts either. I had to buy
my own lap belts and install them. Thank goodness Ralph Nader wasn't doing his thing yet - there would never have been a Triumph sports car in the USA. The open cockpit was a joy! I remember my father "grunting" when we ran over small stones or even cracks in the pavement, since every little bump was sent straight to the kidneys!! :)
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Here's the rear view... a little dark tho. I dummied up the plate no. and then noticed the trailer hitch. That's a novelty!! The rear panel covers the spare tire recess, the jack, and a manual starter crank.
The crank came in handy many times in the cold Buffalo winters. I guess I should have simply bought a new battery! |
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There they go! The TR3 looks so small now, especially when compared to the mini-van from which this photo was shot.
It wasn't exactly a warm sunny GSO day either, but memories remain of driving top down in the middle of January in Buffalo in 35 degree temps. Youth conquers all!! :)
Well... that's it! Hope you enjoyed it! I know I did. :)
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