Maintaining the Marque: TR2, TR3, TR3A, TR3B & Derivatives
The TR Register (Australia) was formed in 1976 and has expanded
to a current membership in excess of 300. The Register is
dedicated to the preservation of "side-screen" TR's including TR2,
TR3, TR3A, TR3B and derivative cars (eg Swallow Doretti). Because
we focus on a limited range of models, the Register is able to
purchase new and second-hand parts which are made available to
members at cost. This is of tremendous help to restorers with
parts readily available and at realistic prices. Restorers also
benefit from a wide range of retail suppliers, many of whom
advertise in classic car magazines.
A regular newsletter is published with a wide range of information
on Register activities and an additional regular listing of
available parts. Each issue contains a valuable section on
technical hints for restorers and owners. These have proved so
popular that the articles have been collected and compiled
as a Technical Tips Manual based on expert contributions to previous
newsletters. The Manual is available at cost to members and would
be an invaluable aid to a prospective restoration.
Apart from restoring and preserving TRs, members also organise
day runs and weekend outings, social activities and an annual
National Meeting and Concours. The Concours is the premier event
for the year and is held in various
parts of Australia. Activities
involve organised drives through the local countryside as well
tours of important and interesting sites. The standard of
restoration is improving each year, with competition at the top
level becoming very tough. The cars are not treated as museum
pieces however, and many competitive cars are driven to the
Concours from far afield. Local members and state committees share
the organisational duties which spreads the workload. The Register also fosters motor sport activities with members
participating in historic race meetings and various competitive
events.
The key to the success of the Register is the friendly,
co-operative attitude of members drawn from a broad cross-section
of the community. Shared enthusiasm for a practical, affordable
classic sports car has engendered a fine club spirit. If you own,
or aspire to own a side-curtain TR, contact the Register at the
address below. You will be most welcome!
New Members
contact:
Bob Watters
3 Gloucester Court NERANG QLD 4211 or 
If required, you could print out a Membership
Form and send to the above address.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS & STATE CO-ORDINATORS
See the LISTING