Gorgeous car! Racetorations does great work. I am sure some of the body panels are bespoke, but others may be from Revington TR, who have been making aluminum bits for TRs for a long time. The engine in this car is simply over the top! To spin up to 6500 rpm without concern, it no doubt has a billet crank. Racetorations has been producing those for some time. I am not surprised by the White painted frame. It"s not unusual for racers to paint the frame white or another light color, as it makes it a lot easier to spot any stress cracks starting to develop and address them before they become a more serious problem. As a longtime TR owner, it is hard to imagine all the hours and thought that have gone into this car. My '62 TR4 was raced a bit back in the day and has a lot of mods... But nowhere near what we se here! I've got a TR4 frame squirrelled away in storage, with plans to build my own "Beta" (not to be confused with TR3B, which was a milder update of the TR3A, sold concurrently with the TR4 IN '61 to '63). All I need is a TR3A body and a few hundred other bits. I'll be building a steel body though, same as the factory prototypes. (There were aluminum fenders, door skins, boots, bonnets and other bits from the factory though... On the LeMans TR3, TRS and TR4, as well as on at least some of the factory rally cars and N. American works cars.) My favorite Triumph is the Italia. Revington TR has the means to build one, since only about 400 were originally built and they are now rather rare. Either way, they're a bit out of my price range (as is this stunning "Beta")
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@@loucostabile I bought my TR3 from the Florida man who commissioned the ultimate TR3. He sold my car to me in 2013 to help finance the ultimate TR3. I am surprised he sold the ultimate TR3 so soon. I would love to see the ultimate TR3 inperson
I have a very similar TR3 hand built by the same guy at Racetorations and it cost close to £90k about 5 years ago. Although I have twin 45 DCOE Webers so not as reliable as injection
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You have to love a car that is fast, handles like a gocart, and you can just step into. That engine sounds happy just around it's red line. I'll bet you still have a smile on your face Lou. Great car and a great video.
What a wonderful creature BUT, I still love my all original 1954 TRII I drove all my High School years in the 1970s I bought myself for $250! LOL! I think what this car does show is just how AWESOME the style was- and it does that 100%.
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OMG! Thank you Lou. Brought back great memories of my own youth with a '56 TR. Did something similar, 2x 45 side draught Webers, cam from SA&H U.K. and other mods. I'm now 74 years young and thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated what you shared. Thanks a million, from Durban South Africa. 🙏
Hey Lou. Another one from my youth. I had friend in high school who drove a TR3. Not a beauty like this masterpiece though. It was red and pretty well beaten up. This TR3 must be incredibly responsive and fun to drive. Thanks for the memories and showing people's passion for their cars. Now...if I could just win the lotttery...😃
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LOVE IT! One thing for sure - it's not a mobster car. There's not enough room in the trunk for the bodies. Detective Daveman is what they always called me. Ever since just now, that's what they always call me. This is superb car, no way around that!
Love those English sports cars. The style was real sports cars. Not make a small car and put the biggest engine you can find in it. Loved this example of a real sports car. Thanks Lou.
Lou Costabile yea, it’s amazing. Especially that Bugatti car from the early 1900s so good. Makes me appreciate modern car engines. Manual, or automatic electronic really great tech.
I could live VERY comfortably on what this guy spends on insurance every year. You see how many classics, this monster and who knows what else he's got ?
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Do you still have this car? I would like to know what kind of suspension set-up you have as I also have a Racetorations car with similar spec but with twin 45 DCOE Webers. Let me know please.
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...You have to check out Randy Shultz's TR3 in British Columbia, Canada......He actually widened the whole car 4" to fit a TR6 frame....and that's just the beginning........You have to check it out,...I've been driving my TR3a over 50 years and never seen anything like it......His whole 'build' is documented on-line......Google his name and 'images' to start.....You'll see....
❤ one of the dreams of my youth,
those vintage brits have something very special!
Hi Konrad, Happy to read this one is a "dream of my youth" :-) Lou
Never cared for any Triumph vehicles but , this is spectacular . It was all in or nothing with this one . Thanks for posting .
Hi Bud Lee, I think your comment is spot on, this one is "all in" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Gorgeous car! Racetorations does great work. I am sure some of the body panels are bespoke, but others may be from Revington TR, who have been making aluminum bits for TRs for a long time.
The engine in this car is simply over the top! To spin up to 6500 rpm without concern, it no doubt has a billet crank. Racetorations has been producing those for some time.
I am not surprised by the White painted frame. It"s not unusual for racers to paint the frame white or another light color, as it makes it a lot easier to spot any stress cracks starting to develop and address them before they become a more serious problem.
As a longtime TR owner, it is hard to imagine all the hours and thought that have gone into this car. My '62 TR4 was raced a bit back in the day and has a lot of mods... But nowhere near what we se here!
I've got a TR4 frame squirrelled away in storage, with plans to build my own "Beta" (not to be confused with TR3B, which was a milder update of the TR3A, sold concurrently with the TR4 IN '61 to '63). All I need is a TR3A body and a few hundred other bits. I'll be building a steel body though, same as the factory prototypes. (There were aluminum fenders, door skins, boots, bonnets and other bits from the factory though... On the LeMans TR3, TRS and TR4, as well as on at least some of the factory rally cars and N. American works cars.)
My favorite Triumph is the Italia. Revington TR has the means to build one, since only about 400 were originally built and they are now rather rare. Either way, they're a bit out of my price range (as is this stunning "Beta")
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It is the ultimate TR3. Any guesses on what it cost to put this together and the current retail value?
Agree. No idea on the costs or value.
@@loucostabile I bought my TR3 from the Florida man who commissioned the ultimate TR3. He sold my car to me in 2013 to help finance the ultimate TR3. I am surprised he sold the ultimate TR3 so soon. I would love to see the ultimate TR3 inperson
I have a very similar TR3 hand built by the same guy at Racetorations and it cost close to £90k about 5 years ago. Although I have twin 45 DCOE Webers so not as reliable as injection
Incredible attention to detail - beautiful car! Thanks Lou!
Hi Jeff, You're comment is right on. This car has "Incredible attention to detail" :-) My pleasure sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
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A time when Britain really was Great ... Top video Lou, thank you.
Hi rippy123456, High praise for this car & episode. You're welcome, Lou
rippy123456 last good triumph was the 1980s dolomite, after that they turned cheap. 1960s-1970s triumphs are the best triumphs
That's one heck of a lot of craftsmanship!
Attention to detail is top notch.
GREAT VIDEO LOU.
Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you enjoy the details to this one. Glad to read you enjoy this video :-) Lou
You have to love a car that is fast, handles like a gocart, and you can just step into. That engine sounds happy just around it's red line. I'll bet you still have a smile on your face Lou. Great car and a great video.
Hi Rich, Happy to read you enjoy this episode. I'm smiling from your comment :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
What a wonderful creature BUT, I still love my all original 1954 TRII I drove all my High School years in the 1970s I bought myself for $250! LOL! I think what this car does show is just how AWESOME the style was- and it does that 100%.
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An INCREDIBLE restoration!!.. EXCELLENT attention to detail!!
Hi Thomas, You're right, the details of this car are "EXCELLENT" :-) Lou
Another gem of a car. Those low slug doors were so strange to seat in & drive. It felt as if you reach out & touch the road.
Hi Tom, Happy to read you enjoy this "gem" :-) Lou
Sounds like she's all ready to take a lap around Watkins Glen!!
That would be FUN :-)
a 56’ with a wide mouth?! never seen one before, keep it up 👏👏👏
Happy to share this "wide mouth' with you :-) I think it looks cool!
@@loucostabile i have a picture of my TR3 on my account if you wanna check it out 😄
Nice to see a triumph on here!!!!
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
I love the craftsmanship. Interesting and different. It sounds a little like a pissed off skeeter.
Hi Steel Assault, Happy to read you "I love the craftsmanship" :-) Lou
OMG! Thank you Lou. Brought back great memories of my own youth with a '56 TR. Did something similar, 2x 45 side draught Webers, cam from SA&H U.K. and other mods. I'm now 74 years young and thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated what you shared. Thanks a million, from Durban South Africa. 🙏
You're welcome Noel. Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Too nice Good morning Lou!
Good morning Elliott n Kardashian! Happy to read you think this car is "Too nice" :-) Lou
Hey Lou. Another one from my youth. I had friend in high school who drove a TR3. Not a beauty like this masterpiece though. It was red and pretty well beaten up. This TR3 must be incredibly responsive and fun to drive. Thanks for the memories and showing people's passion for their cars. Now...if I could just win the lotttery...😃
Hey Jesse, Glad to read this brings back fun memories :-) You're welcome, Lou
very very nice car , perfect
High praise :-)
GREAT CAR LOU..HUNTER GREEN HAD A TR-6 BACK IN THE DAY..ALWAYS CARB PROBLEMS....TKS AGAIN
Hi RON, Happy to read you enjoy this car and think it is "GREAT" :-) You're welcome, Lou
I grew up with that sound, my old man didn’t do ‘standard’ tuning! 🙏☠️
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LOVE IT! One thing for sure - it's not a mobster car. There's not enough room in the trunk for the bodies. Detective Daveman is what they always called me. Ever since just now, that's what they always call me. This is superb car, no way around that!
Hi Detective Daveman, Happy to read you covered the case and determine the evidence to be this is a "superb" car :-) Lou
I like that car 😄
Nice :-)
Love those English sports cars. The style was real sports cars. Not make a small car and put the biggest engine you can find in it. Loved this example of a real sports car. Thanks Lou.
Hi Arne, Happy to read you love the English sports cars :-) You're welcome, Lou
Mother great car love the lines and the intake looked bigger than the block
Hi larry, High praise for this car :-) Lou
Really, interesting engine. So modern so vintage.
Best of the old & the new :-)
Lou Costabile yea, it’s amazing. Especially that Bugatti car from the early 1900s so good. Makes me appreciate modern car engines. Manual, or automatic electronic really great tech.
An object of perfection!
High praise :-)
I could live VERY comfortably on what this guy spends on insurance every year. You see how many classics, this monster and who knows what else he's got ?
Thank you for sharing.
Great video. One thing to note, the custom fuel injection was designed and fabricated by Racetorations themselves, not Mclaren!
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My first car was a 1959 TR3, same color, but that’s the only thing that’s the same!!! What a beauty!
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Do you still have this car? I would like to know what kind of suspension set-up you have as I also have a Racetorations car with similar spec but with twin 45 DCOE Webers. Let me know please.
Hi Philip, Still has the car, not sure about specs, Lou
Man does she sound great!!
Happy to read you enjoy the sounds of this car :-)
Impressive engine too!!
Agreed.
very cool.
Hi Clarkecars, Glad to read you think this car is "very cool" :-) Lou
no air-filtration?
Hmmm, seems that is missing.
What's is the parts name on your twin carbs set up.. any body know I have a 57 triumph I want set it up the same. Thanks in advance.
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Has the car ever been on a dyno to see how much power it's making with all the mods?
Hmmm, not sure.
225 at the flywheel, 190 at the wheels.
@@tonyuprichard3403 STD 100BHP 30 MPG ( UK GALLONS )
More or less a race car that's street legal... 😎!
I think you're right.
...You have to check out Randy Shultz's TR3 in British Columbia, Canada......He actually widened the whole car 4" to fit a TR6 frame....and that's just the beginning........You have to check it out,...I've been driving my TR3a over 50 years and never seen anything like it......His whole 'build' is documented on-line......Google his name and 'images' to start.....You'll see....
Hi John McKenna, Sounds like a fun car :-) Lou
Cute!
Glad you like this one :-)
🤘😷 VAS Y MON LOU
T'ES BON BON BON 💪😜
🚙 🏁 🚙 🏁 🚙 🏁 🚙 🏁 🚙 🏁 🚙
Hi LIBERTY MAN, Glad to see you enjoy this car, Lou
whats ,aluminum?????? dont you mean aluminium
Sure.
Same thing, it's an Americanism