Registration No: NWR 255A
Frame No: 5TA/H20944
Engine No: 5TA/H20944
CC: 500
MOT: Exempt

• Owned by Henry Cole of TV fame
• An ideal riders machine in its current condition
• Some work carried out in recent years

In 1937 the Edward Turner designed Speed Twin was released launching a range of Triumph twins that went on to epitomize British motorcycles in the post war years. The 5TA was the first 500cc unit construction twin from the Meridan factory and was more generally known as the 'Speed Twin'. Although a 500cc twin of medium capacity was not revolutionary, the 5T Speed Twin model was lighter than many contemporary singles with significantly more power and torque. After World War II the 5T Speed Twin model is thought have been responsible for the survival of Triumph, and several major British marques offered a 500cc twin designed on similar lines to the Speed Twin.

This 1961 Triumph 5T is owned by Henry Cole from ITV4's The Motorbike Show and Shed and Buried and he's also a land speed record breaker. The Triumph is described as a rider's machine. We have been advised it is 'running well' and 'handles as it should', it charges intermittently and may need checking over. The overall condition is 'good' with signs of use. It is offered with a current V5C, some paperwork and one key.

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