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Tire
The left front wheel is bent on picture 45 same thing on the right wheel on picture 56-57.

Exterior
The wipers are worn and should be replaced. The wiper system is not working. Further diagnosis is needed. The washer fluid tank is empty. Due to this I am unable to verify sprayer operation. General misalignment to body panels, see pictures. This vehicle has excessive scratches all over the exterior, see pictures for more info. The back seat trim is loose on picture 27. The vehicle shows minor miscellaneous dings around the body. Various paint dent ranging 1-2 inches are visible throughout the exterior, see picture descriptions for more info. The vehicle repaint shows dust under the paint, some orange peel, and signs of poor prep. This is sub-par workmanship. Some minor discoloration/fading are seen on the paint exterior. Possible Frame Damage to the Right Front Fender The underside shows areas of surface rust. See pictures. Most edges, trims and corners of the exterior body is rusty, see pictures. The left rocker panel has dent with PD of 1-2 inches, see picture 33. The right lower rocker has some surface rust on picture 6 & 42. The repairs made on both sides of the quarter panel are showing signs of substandard repair, see pictures. The left headlight is loose, the right rear taillight cover is loose and the left rear taillight cover is loose missing cover, see picture 20-21, 23. The right headlight seal shows a heavy wear which may need replacement on picture 65 & 68. The right front plastic window has multiple light scratches on picture 14. The front bumper rail is misaligned. The left front bumper extension is loose as well as the right rear bumper bracket. The right rear bumper bracket shows heavy rust, see picture 50-51. The right rear bumper cover visibly has an impact from collision on picture 5. The rear bumper where spare tire was location on picture 25 has some repair made and still misaligned. All moldings from left front fender, left quarter panel and headlight moldings are either loose or broken, see pictures. The convertible top does not go up or down and the cover is missing, further diagnosis needed. The convertible top frame on picture 11 shows cracking paint surface. The body seals around the vehicle show signs of age and wear. This includes the doors, windows, trunk, and other miscellaneous body seals. They will need replacement, see picture 15. The vehicle shows heavy body filler used throughout the exterior. The hood on picture 29 is inoperable not being able to close. Hood edge has some paint chips on picture 74. The leather window molding is worn and the left front door has some repair made. The doors are showing some worn hinges but nothing major to note. The chrome is pitted and wearing due to age, some of the chrome molding throughout the body are either loose, misaligned or damage/broken with multiple dents, see picture definition for more info. The front chrome grill is misaligned on picture 75.

Interior
The steering wheel shows some wear and tear as seen in pics. Normal for mileage. The horn does not work. The seats show moderate wear. The rear seat cushion is loose on picture 9. The rear seat trim on picture 18 is loose. The seat belts were added by owner. The interior trim shows normal wear consistent with age and mileage. The shifting knob has some cracks on picture 91. The dash is showing wear and tear consistent with the age of the vehicle. The glove box is missing on under the dash, see picture 19 & 89. The carpet shows moderate wear from use. Oil smell from possible oil leak. The rear trunk cover is misaligned on picture 10.

Mechanical
Belt is showing wear and cracking from age. The engine shows active oil leaks. The engine should be pressure washed off and rechecked to verify source of the leak or all leaks. Exhaust shows some surface rust throughout. The vehicle is very bouncy when going down the road due to worn shocks and/or struts. The seats are modified on having re-upholstered.

Road Test
The right rear shock is worn showing lower than left rear shock.

Vehicle Info

Year 1959
Make Triumph
Model TR3
Mileage 61706
Transmission Manual
VIN Number TS42058L
Stock Number 58L
Interior Leather
Interior Color Red
Body Color Tan
Engine 4 Cylinder
Drive Type Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type Gas

Exterior

Wiper Blades
The wipers are worn and should be replaced. The wiper system is not working. Further diagnosis is needed.
Windshield Washer
The washer fluid tank is empty. Due to this I am unable to verify sprayer operation.
Body Alignment
General misalignment to body panels, see pictures.
Scratches
This vehicle has excessive scratches all over the exterior, see pictures for more info. The back seat trim is loose on picture 27.
Dings
The vehicle shows minor miscellaneous dings around the body.
Dents
Various paint dent ranging 1-2 inches are visible throughout the exterior, see picture descriptions for more info.
Paint Condition
The vehicle repaint shows dust under the paint, some orange peel, and signs of poor prep. This is sub-par workmanship. Some minor discoloration/fading are seen on the paint exterior.
Rust
The underside shows areas of surface rust. See pictures. Most edges, trims and corners of the exterior body is rusty, see pictures.
Exterior Lights
The left headlight is loose, the right rear taillight cover is loose and the left rear taillight cover is loose missing cover, see picture 20-21, 23. The right headlight seal shows a heavy wear which may need replacement on picture 65 & 68.
Door Mirrors
The right front plastic window has multiple light scratches on picture 14.
Bumpers
The front bumper rail is misaligned. The left front bumper extension is loose as well as the right rear bumper bracket. The right rear bumper bracket shows heavy rust, see picture 50-51. The right rear bumper cover visibly has an impact from collision on picture 5. The rear bumper where spare tire was location on picture 25 has some repair made and still misaligned.
Side Moldings
All moldings from left front fender, left quarter panel and headlight moldings are either loose or broken, see pictures.
Convertible Top
The convertible top does not go up or down and the cover is missing, further diagnosis needed. The convertible top frame on picture 11 shows cracking paint surface.
Frame Damage
Possible Frame Damage to the Right Front Fender
Glass
Body Seals
The body seals around the vehicle show signs of age and wear. This includes the doors, windows, trunk, and other miscellaneous body seals. They will need replacement, see picture 15.
Body Filler?
The vehicle shows heavy body filler used throughout the exterior.
Hood
The hood on picture 29 is inoperable not being able to close. Hood edge has some paint chips on picture 74.
Doors
The leather window molding is worn and the left front door has some repair made. The doors are showing some worn hinges but nothing major to note.
Floors
Rockers
The left rocker panel has dent with PD of 1-2 inches, see picture 33. The right lower rocker has some surface rust on picture 6 & 42.
Quarter Panels
The repairs made on both sides of the quarter panel are showing signs of substandard repair, see pictures.
Chrome
The chrome is pitted and wearing due to age, some of the chrome molding throughout the body are either loose, misaligned or damage/broken with multiple dents, see picture definition for more info. The front chrome grill is misaligned on picture 75.

Interior

Steering Wheel
The steering wheel shows some wear and tear as seen in pics. Normal for mileage.
Horn The horn does not work.
Seat Condition
The seats show moderate wear. The rear seat cushion is loose on picture 9. The rear seat trim on picture 18 is loose.
Seat Belts
The seat belts were added by owner.
Inner Door Panels
Window Switches
Center Console
The shifting knob has some cracks on picture 91.
Dash
The dash is showing wear and tear consistent with the age of the vehicle. The glove box is missing on under the dash, see picture 19 & 89.
Dash Lights
Dash Gauges
Carpet
The carpet shows moderate wear from use.
Floor Mats
Cigarette Use
Unusual Odors
Oil smell from possible oil leak.
Interior Trim
The interior trim shows normal wear consistent with age and mileage.
Inner Trunk
The rear trunk cover is misaligned on picture 10.

Mechanical

Battery Condition
Radiator Cap Sealing Properly
Hoses
Radiator
Engine Coolant
Coolant Leaks
Belts
Belt is showing wear and cracking from age.
Engine Oil
Engine Fluid Leaks
The engine shows active oil leaks. The engine should be pressure washed off and rechecked to verify source of the leak or all leaks.
Brake System
Brake Fluid Leaks
Transfer Case Leaks
Differential leaks
Muffler System
Exhaust shows some surface rust throughout.
CV Joints and Axles
Shocks and bushings
The vehicle is very bouncy when going down the road due to worn shocks and/or struts.
Ball Joints and Tie Rods
Modifications
The seats are modified on having re-upholstered.

Road Test

Road Test Yes
Engine Performance
Transmission performance
Clutch Performance
Differential Performance
Transfer Case Performance
Wheel Bearing Performance
Braking Performance
Suspension Performance
The right rear shock is worn showing lower than left rear shock.
Steering Performance
Engine Starting

Manufacturer

Driver FrontGT RadialGT RadialPassenger Front
Driver RearDunlopDunlopPassenger Rear

Size

Driver Front165/86T165/86TPassenger Front
Driver Rear165/86S165/86SPassenger Rear

Axle Count

Driver Front1515Passenger Front
Driver Rear1515Passenger Rear

Tire Condition

Driver FrontNo IssuesNo IssuesPassenger Front
Driver RearNo IssuesNo IssuesPassenger Rear

Wheel Condition

Driver FrontBent/DentedBent/DentedPassenger Front
Driver RearBent/DentedBent/DentedPassenger Rear

Tire Tread

Driver Front8/328/32Passenger Front
Driver Rear7/327/32Passenger Rear
Spare Tire
Spare tireYes

Tire Tread Explanation

10/32 or more

Tires have plenty of tread!

(standard)

8/32 or more

Tires have plenty of tread!

(low profile)

5/32 to 7/32

Tires will need replacement soon!

4/32 or less

Tires need replacement!

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