1958 Triumph Thunderbird

Registration No: RJU 494
Frame No: 67017915
Engine No: 6701915
CC: 650
MOT: Exempt

• Correct matching numbers machine
• Owned and restored in the last five years
• Running very well and used regularly
• Old continuation RF60 and current V5C

Triumph is one of the most iconic and revered names in the history of motorcycling. Established in Coventry in 1885, by the start of the 1900s the company had made its first motorcycle beginning a continuous run of production under various ownership until its eventual closure in 1983. In 1937 the Edward Turner-designed 500cc Speed Twin was released launching a range of Triumph twins that went on to epitomize British motorcycles in the post-war years. From 1960, the Thunderbird acquired Turner's rear fairing nicknamed the 'bathtub' on account of its shape. This unpopular feature, dropped quickly in the USA market, remained in ever-abbreviated forms for the home market until disappearing altogether for the final year of production.

This 1958 Triumph Thunderbird was purchased around five years ago by the current vendor. Since his ownership, the Triumph has been restored to a good standard and has been used ever since. It is described as ‘running well’ and the vendor will be riding the Triumph to the auction. It was first sold on 21^st June 1958 in Leicestershire and moved to Staffordshire then into Birmingham. It comes complete with two continuation RF60 logbooks, some old MOT certificates, tax discs and a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217