1961 Dunstall Triumph 6T Thunderbird
From the Keith Mason collection

Registration No: YSR 773
Frame No: D15075
MOT: Exempt

• Pre-unit Thunderbird Cafe Racer
• Full Dunstall body kit, twin carbs
• Supplied with current V5C

A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, Keith Mason started working in his local bike shop at the age of 15 before eventually branching out on his own a few years later. From humble beginnings selling secondhand bikes from a small shop, Keith built up the Moto GB empire to become one of the biggest motorcycle retailers and importers in the UK. The group has now grown to include 15 retail shops and is responsible for importing 9 different brands, also supplying many independent dealers, including QJ Motor, Voge, Lambretta, FB Mondial, Morbidelli, SYM and Hero. Keith sadly passed away in 2023, but in recent years he had put together a fantastic collection of his favourite classic bikes, ranging from a humble Honda Express to a beautiful Egli Vincent, documenting his lifetime in the trade. We are pleased to offer all 31 bikes from this collection in our March sale.

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 their first motorcycle beginning a continuous run of production under various ownership until its eventual closure in 1983. In 1937 the Speed Twin was released launching a range of Triumph twins that went on to epitomize British motorcycles in the post-war years. To satisfy riders' desire to improve and personalise their bikes, many firms such as Dunstall and Rickman made accessories to improve the performance and looks. This matching numbers pre-unit Thunderbird has been restored in the past and fitted with a period Dunstall body kit comprising of fuel tank, dual seat, bikini fairing, clip-on bars with alloy levers, Tickle alloy top yoke and friction steering damper, rear set footrests, Akront flanged Alloy rims and swept back front pipes with Dunstall long megaphone silencers. The engine has been improved with a twin carb conversion together with Mk1 Amal Concentrics and velocity stacks, a rev counter drive on the timing cover and an external engine breather. If you are after something slightly different, this bike will stand out from the crowd. It will be supplied with some old tax discs and a current V5C. This machine is being sold as a collector’s item, part of Keiths stunning private collection of Vintage and Classic machines that have all been dry stored for several years and will require light recommissioning before use.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189