Lot details Registration No: DS 9981 Frame No: 912123 Engine No: 210305 cc: 500 MOT Expiry Date: May 2007
The difficult trading conditions of the mid twenties prompted Triumph to produce a machine that could under cut its rivals on price whilst retaining the excellent finish that had become associated with the firm. Introduced in 1925, the Model P succeeded in achieving Triumph's aims, selling for £42 17s 6d, a figure that only BSA could approach with their 493cc "3 ½" at £44. The new machine was entirely conventional with a side valve engine, three speeds and chain drive, although the early contracting band front brake was unusual and somewhat marginal in performance, it was replaced when the second batch of machines was produced, the first 20,000 having been built at the rate of a 1000 a week during 1925.
This example was restored in 1995, at which the engine and magneto were stripped and rebuilt, although their condition suggested, according to the vendor, that the bike had covered very few miles. It has subsequently completed nine Banbury runs, 2 International rallies and two Windmill rallies as part of the British team. It is described as being offered in very good condition in all respects and accompanied by an Mot certificate issued in May 2006.
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