1957 Triumph TR3
Chassis TS21946, registered 'SBC 333', is a 1957 Triumph TR3 built and campaigned as a full-race car for the home market. Long associated with Peter Swete and subsequently raced by Ben Norfolk, the car has competed in FISCAR historic events. Its engine was constructed and later enlarged by Pace Historic, the body was stripped and refinished, and the running gear has been progressively refreshed, leaving the car in mechanically competitive condition eligible for numerous British historic racing series.
Ownership
- 2023-08-25Auction saleEstimate £24,000 – £28,000
- Date unknownPeter Swetepartial documentation
Long-standing owner with whom the car became well known in historic racing circles.
- Date unknownBen Norfolkpartial documentation
Campaigned the car more recently in FISCAR events following Swete's tenure.
- Date unknownCurrent vendor and familypartial documentation
Sale being facilitated by a family friend on behalf of the owner and his family due to personal circumstances; HTP papers lapsed earlier in the year of sale.
Competition
- —FISCARFISCAR historic racing eventsDriver: Ben Norfolk
Car described as having recently competed successfully in FISCAR events.
- —Goodwood track days
A small number of Goodwood track days undertaken after the engine capacity was increased around 2016–17.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2012Bodywork
Bodywork was stripped to bare metal and the car was fully resprayed.
- 2012Mechanical
Suspension components were upgraded as part of the same programme as the bodywork refresh.
- 2013Engine rebuildPace Historic
Engine assembled by a specialist using parts sourced from Cambridge Motorsport, featuring Carrillo connecting rods, a steel crankshaft, and 83 mm JE pistons.
An original invoice is retained as documentation.
- 2014Mechanical
Gearbox and rear axle were both overhauled; the car has seen minimal use since.
- 2016Engine rebuildPace Historic
Engine was rebuilt a second time with bore size increased to 87 mm, raising overall displacement.
Date given approximately as 2016–17.
- 2021Maintenance
Safety equipment renewed: harnesses and fire extinguisher both replaced and confirmed in-date at time of sale.
Extinguisher likely to require recharging before use.
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