This 1960 Triumph TR3A is one of those original survivors that occasionally come along, and it is hard to determine its strongest attribute. This is a one-owner classic with 50,000 miles on the clock. It is original and unrestored, and its condition is striking. The owner has decided to part with the TR3A, so he has listed it for sale here on Craigslist. It is located in La Habra, California, and it can be yours for $34,995.  I have to say thank you to Barn Finder rex m for spotting this fantastic classic for us.

The Signal Red Triumph is in stunning condition for an original survivor. Its original factory paint shines beautifully, while its panels are laser straight. There is little that can be criticized about its exterior appearance and condition. The Black soft-top is immaculate, but its windows have become cloudy after 61-years. There are companies that could replace the windows, which means that the buyer would be able to retain the original top. The wire wheels show no evidence of deterioration, while the same is true of the remaining exterior trim. Rust is always the issue that presents the most significant challenge with these British classics, but this one offers no problems. The panels are spotless, while this photo of the vehicle’s underside reveals floors and a frame that are perfect. If this is as original as the owner suggests, then this is pretty amazing.

There had to be a weak point somewhere on the Triumph, and the leather upholstery on the driver’s seat is it. This is showing some significant deterioration, and I think that it is probably beyond salvation. That is a shame because the rest of the interior is spotlessly clean. I did some searching around and have found replacement covers in the correct material and color. The sticking point is that suppliers only seem to sell them in pairs. These will hurt the wallet a bit because they are generally selling for around $870 per pair. However, with that issue addressed, the interior would look nearly perfect. There are no issues with the rest of the upholstery or with the dash. The carpet is faded a bit on the top of the transmission tunnel, but there’s no appreciable wear. If it is a distraction for the buyer, they could potentially dye it. It would seem a shame to replace the carpet due to that single problem.

The two photos of the engine bay that the owner supplies are frustrating because they don’t tell us a huge amount. This one is the better of the pair, and it shows that the Triumph’s 1,991cc 4-cylinder engine still wears its original carburetors. Hooked to the back of the little four is a 4-speed manual transmission with the optional overdrive unit. With 100hp on tap, the TR3A was a spritely performer for a British sports car from this era. It could cover the ¼ mile in 18 seconds before winding its way to 109mph. This little Triumph is in mechanically excellent condition, without a hint of a problem. The owner claims that it has a genuine 50,000 miles showing on its odometer, and given its history, there’s every chance that he holds evidence that will confirm this. He describes the TR3 as an excellent driver, and if appearances count for anything, it’s a claim that I find easy to believe.

For the 1960 model year, Triumph produced 17,720 examples of the TR3A. Most of those cars found their way to the US, but it isn’t clear how many survive. This one is astounding, and apart from the seat cover and the soft-top windows, its presentation and overall condition are close to perfect. However, with those minor issues addressed, the buyer could drive this classic with their head held high. My only worry with this car is the asking price. It is pushing up towards the top-end of what people are willing to pay in the present market. You will get the occasional pearl that will sell for beyond $42,000, but those are a rarity. With the problems fixed on this one, it has the potential to threaten that sort of figure. To achieve that though, it will need the right buyer to come along. That makes me wonder whether that buyer is amongst our readers.