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1959 Triumph TR3 Roadster

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 8, 2026.

$22,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $20,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1959
Make and model
Triumph TR
Generation
TR2 and TR3
Version
TR2 and TR3
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
EB44353
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 48 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$14,613 to $27,000
Median$21,250
Sales behind it48Likely

From 48 sales of the Triumph TR2 and TR3 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $14,613 and $27,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
61-Years-Owned 1959 Triumph TR3ABring a Trailer, Oct. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 6, 2026$15,000
1959 Triumph TR3ABring a Trailer, Sept. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 2, 2026$25,500
21-Years-Owned 1959 Triumph TR3ABring a Trailer, July 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 9, 2026$23,500
1959 Triumph TR3ABring a Trailer, Oct. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 27, 2025$48,000
24-Years-Owned 1959 Triumph TR3ABring a Trailer, Oct. 19, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 19, 2025$11,500
1959 Triumph TR3ABring a Trailer, Oct. 13, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 13, 2025$21,000
1959 Triumph TR3ABring a Trailer, Sept. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 12, 2025$28,000
1959 Triumph TR3ABring a Trailer, Aug. 26, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 26, 2025$15,500