1956 Triumph 650cc Trophy Frame no. 79863 Engine no. TR6 79863
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1956 Triumph 650cc Trophy
Registration no. NDL 481
Frame no. 79863
Engine no. TR6 79863
Success in the International Six Days' Trial (ISDT) in the late 1940s prompted Triumph to adopt the 'Trophy' name for their off-road-styled twins, at first for the 500cc TR5 and then for the 650cc TR6. Introduced for 1956, the 650cc Trophy featured the new aluminium-alloy cylinder head of the Tiger 110 sports roadster. Its off-road pretensions were more style than substance though, amounting to little more than the fitting of a smaller fuel tank, quickly detachable headlamp and larger-section rear tyre. The Trophy retained its sporting character but became more of a roadster as time passed, ending up, in effect, as a single-carburettor T120 Bonneville when reintroduced, after a five-month absence from the range, in February 1961. More tractable than the Bonnie and more economical too, the Trophy gave little away in terms of outright performance, the bike's standing quarter-mile time and top speed being within a whisker of its twin-carb sibling's.
John Marchant bought this Thunderbird in July 2015 from a Mr Hardley. The sales receipt is in the history file, which also contains a copy of Motor Cycling (competition machine number, 23rd January 1958); Triumph Owners MCC dating letter (to a Mr R Lidster in the Isle of Wight, dated 1991); sundry bills; a reproduction parts catalogue; and a current V5C document. Still in its holder, the Triumph's 1956 tax disc is a particularly nice touch.
This machine has been stored in dry conditions and has seen little or no use since 2016. Accordingly, it is sold strictly as viewed and may require varying degrees of recommissioning and/or restoration prior to further use.
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All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.
Lot to be sold without reserve.
Registration no. NDL 481
Frame no. 79863
Engine no. TR6 79863
Success in the International Six Days' Trial (ISDT) in the late 1940s prompted Triumph to adopt the 'Trophy' name for their off-road-styled twins, at first for the 500cc TR5 and then for the 650cc TR6. Introduced for 1956, the 650cc Trophy featured the new aluminium-alloy cylinder head of the Tiger 110 sports roadster. Its off-road pretensions were more style than substance though, amounting to little more than the fitting of a smaller fuel tank, quickly detachable headlamp and larger-section rear tyre. The Trophy retained its sporting character but became more of a roadster as time passed, ending up, in effect, as a single-carburettor T120 Bonneville when reintroduced, after a five-month absence from the range, in February 1961. More tractable than the Bonnie and more economical too, the Trophy gave little away in terms of outright performance, the bike's standing quarter-mile time and top speed being within a whisker of its twin-carb sibling's.
John Marchant bought this Thunderbird in July 2015 from a Mr Hardley. The sales receipt is in the history file, which also contains a copy of Motor Cycling (competition machine number, 23rd January 1958); Triumph Owners MCC dating letter (to a Mr R Lidster in the Isle of Wight, dated 1991); sundry bills; a reproduction parts catalogue; and a current V5C document. Still in its holder, the Triumph's 1956 tax disc is a particularly nice touch.
This machine has been stored in dry conditions and has seen little or no use since 2016. Accordingly, it is sold strictly as viewed and may require varying degrees of recommissioning and/or restoration prior to further use.
Footnotes:
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTE
Please click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.
To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving Motorcycles
To request an International shipping quote - Shippio
This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.
Lot to be sold without reserve.
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1956 Triumph 650cc Trophy Frame no. 79863 Engine no. TR6 79863
Estimate £7,000 - £10,000
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