About the TR Register Australia
The TR Register Australia formed in 1976 by a group of enthusiasts who identified the need to create a club to ensure that the early TR models, affectionally known as the ‘sidescreens’, could continue to be maintained and driven. Leyland, who had bought Triumph, were disposing of spare parts for these early models so the group imported a range of parts and sold them to members. Although access to spare parts is no longer an issue due to the popularity of these vehicles globally, the Register still maintains a stock of both new and used parts exclusively for members at favourable prices.
The sidescreens are the TR2, TR3, TR3A and TR3B as well as the derivative cars in the period of 1953 to 1962. Although the TR marque has continued through to the TR8 these early cars are the only cars included in our club. To become a member and benefit from what the club offers you must have a sidescreen car or be actively looking to purchase one.
The Register has chapters in all states and territories where members meet for regular drives and events and we currently have over 300 members. There are also regional groups in some states. The club holds an annual concours where the members can choose to enter their cars in any of several judging sections or just attend to display their cars for the day. The prize for annual concours winner is awarded in the Originality Class. The concours is held in a different location each year and members travel from most states to attend.
The Sidescreen magazine in produced bi-monthly and contains articles, anecdotes, pictures and technical tips from our members. The website has a Buy & Sell page for members which include cars and parts from members.
Above all the club offers camaraderie and advice for like minded people who want to enjoy an affordable classis car. Members will assist in repairs and maintenance and we offer on-line sessions to share the knowledge of our experience. We can also assist in purchasing a car as we maintain a database of the TR’s we have encountered in Australia since our inception.
Our Cars...

TR2 (1953 – 1955)
1953 – 1955 4 cylinder wet sleeve motor (83mm bore x 92mm stroke 1991cc) – a modified Standard Vanguard design. Drum brakes, 4 gears with optional Laycock-de Normanville overdrive unit

TR3 (1955 – 1957)
1955 – 1957 Similar specs to the Triumph TR2 apart from being fitted with an egg-box front grille and larger S.U. carburettors. The most significant changes occurred in 1956, when

TR3A & TR3B (1957 – 1962)
TR3A (1957 – 1962) again, similar specs with a changed front apron & now fitted with door and boot handles!! it was fully imported into Australia and disc brakes were

Buchanan (Derivative)
The Buchanan Motor Co PL was an Australian kit car manufacturer. It made sports cars in the 1950s with the design based on the Aston Martin DB3-S. Many were fitted

Peerless (Derivative)
The UK built alloy bodied prototype was named “Warwick”. The production cars had fibreglass bodies & were renamed “Peerless GT” in 1957. It has Triumph TR3 running gear in a

Doretti (Derivative, 1954 – 1955)
1954 – 1955 a two-seater sports car built on a tubular chassis utilizing Triumph TR2 mechanicals. 275 were built and about 14 are in Australia. They were built for the