[Fot] TR3A Race Car Restoration San Diego Area

[Ken Hollar]

Hello All,
I am the proud owner of a 1958 Triumph TR3A Race Car which has not seen the track since the engine blew in July 1979 at Riverside International Raceway.  Unfortunately the track is gone, but the car has been saved in a garage since then.

The car was raced in the 1970s throughout southern California in SCCA and CalClub events.  It has period correct performance equipment and safety equipment as required in those days.  The owner-driver was John Kerr. He is a tall lanky guy and the roll bar with it's seat are consistent with his height.  Number 27 with SCCA logos.
I heard many stories from John about his racing days in SoCal at breakfast meetings with the Los Angeles based Triumph Clubs. I bought the car from his niece. 
It took me about a week of tinkering to find out why the car had been sidelined.  It ran for 30 seconds, which was 15 seconds to long.  Clank, Clank, Clank.  
I have a fresh engine in it and the OD trans has been freshened up too.  I am looking to bring this car back up to current vintage racing safety specs.  
I am an nuts and bolts kind of mechanic having built hot rods and street racers, back in old days.  I currently drive a 1966 Triumph TR4A, an MGB and a '55 Chevy for toys.  
Next weekend, Sept 23-24, I am planning on going to the VARA event at Buttonwillow, Ca. near Bakersfield and hopefully engage their tech guys.
Thanks for letting me join your group.
Ken Hollar408-655-7569
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