1960 Triumph 6T Thunderbird
60 years of ownership

Registration No: 2804 HX
Frame No: D15278
Engine No: 6TD15278
CC: 650
MOT: Exempt

• Purchased by the late vendor in 1964
• Used for work at RAF bases
• In oily rag condition
• Old RF60 log book

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,

On offer is a 1960 Triumph Thunderbird, it was purchased by the late vendor in 1964 to use as his transport from RAF base to RAF base. It was eventually dismantled and stored due to his work. Every component was labeled at the time and when he finally got time and space he put it back together and used it as he did before. It has some paintwork done whilst in his ownership, the Triumph will need to be recommissioned before use, due to being stood for a number of years. It is offered with its RF60 logbook and an old V5 and without a key.