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121 - 1961 TRIUMPH TR3
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Estimate €27,000 - €32,000
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Description
1961 TRIUMPH TR3 Vehicle registration document: French classic car registration Chassis number: TS78201L0 • A tribute to Johnny Hallyday’s first car, a white Triumph TR3A he was given for his 18th birthday. • Traceable ownership history: owned by the same owner for 28 years, from 1988 to 2016. • Cosmetic restoration carried out between 2022 and 2024, with over €25,000’s worth of work invoiced. • Personalised finish: bespoke blue leather upholstery with white piping and long-range headlights integrated into the grille. • Mechanical overhaul carried out in 2016–2017, at a cost of over €4,000. Unveiled in 1955, the Triumph TR3 quickly established itself as one of the iconic symbols of the post-war British roadster. The Triumph TR3A holds a special place in Johnny Hallyday’s motoring history. On his 18th birthday, the young singer was given a white 1961 TR3A, registered 15 LJ 75, by his manager. This car is particularly distinctive for its additional headlights positioned in the centre of the grille. It is this iconic design that inspired the customisation of the car on display. Owned by the same enthusiast from 1988 to 2016, this Triumph subsequently joined the collection of a Johnny Hallyday fan. Wishing to pay tribute to the singer’s first car, he set about reproducing some of the characteristic features of his TR3A, thereby giving the car a unique identity, closely linked to the artist’s world. Mechanically, a service costing over €4,000 was carried out between 2016 and 2017. Since then, the car has covered very few kilometres. Between 2022 and 2024, the car then underwent a major cosmetic restoration project carried out by Carrosserie Artole. This investment, amounting to over €25,000 in invoices, focused primarily on the bodywork and the car’s overall appearance. The grille was modified to accommodate the long-range headlights characteristic of Johnny Hallyday’s car, whilst the interior was fitted with bespoke blue leather upholstery, accented with white piping and complemented by matching carpets. In 2025, the car changed hands once again and joined its current owner’s collection. Today, this Triumph TR3A is in excellent overall condition and continues to benefit from the cosmetic work carried out over recent years. Combining the timeless charm of a 1960s British roadster with a personalised tribute to Johnny Hallyday, this 1961 Triumph TR3A stands out for its history, its unique appearance and a cosmetic restoration backed by over €25,000 in invoices. A car with character, intended for classic car enthusiasts and fans of the ‘idol of the young’ alike. 1961 TRIUMPH TR3A Registration document: French classic car registration Chassis number: TS78201L0 • A tribute to Johnny Hallyday’s first car, a white Triumph TR3A he was given for his 18th birthday. • Traceable ownership history: owned by the same owner for 28 years, from 1988 to 2016. • Cosmetic restoration carried out between 2022 and 2024, amounting to over €25,000 in invoiced work. • Personalised finish: bespoke blue leather upholstery with white piping and long-range headlights integrated into the grille. • Mechanical overhaul carried out in 2016–2017, costing over €4,000. Unveiled in 1955, the Triumph TR3 quickly established itself as one of the iconic symbols of the post-war British roadster. The Triumph TR3A holds a special place in Johnny Hallyday’s motoring history. On his 18th birthday, the young singer was given a white 1961 TR3A, registered 15 LJ 75, by his manager. This car is particularly distinguished by its additional headlights positioned in the centre of the grille. It is this iconic configuration that inspired the customisation of the example on display. Owned by the same enthusiast from 1988 to 2016, this Triumph subsequently became part of a Johnny Hallyday fan’s collection. Wishing to pay tribute to the singer’s first car, he set about reproducing some of the characteristic features of his TR3A, thereby giving the car a unique identity, closely linked to the artist’s world. Mechanically, a service costing over €4,000 was carried out between 2016 and 2017. Since then, the car has covered very few kilometres. Between 2022 and 2024, the car underwent a major cosmetic restoration project carried out by Carrosserie Artole. This investment, totalling over €25,000 in invoices, focused primarily on the bodywork and overall appearance. The grille was modified to accommodate the long-range headlights characteristic of Johnny Hallyday’s car, whilst the interior was fitted with bespoke blue leather upholstery, accented with white piping and complemented by matching carpets. In 2025, the car changed hands once again and joined its current owner’s collection. Today, this Triumph TR3A is in excellent overall condition and continues to benefit from the cosmetic work carried out in recent years. Combining the timeless charm of a 1960s British roadster with a personalised tribute to Johnny Hallyday, this 1961 Triumph TR3A stands out for its history, its unique presentation and a cosmetic restoration backed by over €25,000 in invoices. A car with real character, ideal for both classic car enthusiasts and fans of the ‘idol of the young’.
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About the sale Epoqu'auto: Classic cars, the official sale
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Auction time 11/08/2026 at 2:00 PM
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