The Triumph Sports Owner's Association Handbook
ca. 1956
A little history regarding this handbook.
When I bought my first TR3 in 1964 the local British Mechanic allowed me to use his space for the few (and I do mean few) things I could do on the car. When it came time for more major (although minor would qualify), he was there to lend a hand or take over if it was beyond my abilities. In 1969, after I came home from the service, Jack had decided to close up shop due to illness. He was probably about 70 at the time. So, on May 20, 1969, he had a shop party for a few of his long term customers. At 22, I was the youngest one there. He had drawings for parts, had a raffle for his '56 TR3 (I seem to remember that there were 93 people there - so the odds were pretty good for at the time a $400 car - I didn't win.), and had a gift for everyone. Mine was this handbook.
This summer, I found it in the back of my high school yearbook. Although most of the information is available in a variety of other publications, I hope that you get some use of it.
Written by Carl Musson
Although the original handbook did not have an index, I have
included one to simplify accessing the information in the handbook.
The Idea behind this booklet
Preparation for Competitions
Jabbeke Tests
R.A.C. Rallye 1954
Useful Data - TR2
Useful Data - TR3
Competition Results Form
Change of Ownership Form
Service Log Form
Information Sheets |
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Overdrive |
Fabric Tonneau Cover (Cont.) |
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Maintenance Hints |
Aero Screens |
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Radio |
Lower Compression Ratio |
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Telescopic Steering Column |
Luggage Grid |
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Special Brake Drums |
Road Wheel Balance |
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Exhaust Silencer |
Hood Fasteners |
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Sparking Plugs |
Radiator Thermometer |
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Steering Column Vibration |
Front Suspension |
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TR3 Carburettor Needles |
Sparking Plug Settings |
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