1959 Triumph 6T Thunderbird
No Reserve

Registration No: 889 DYD
Frame No: 027318
MOT: Exempt

• From a large private collection of motorcycles
• An older restoration
• Matching numbers

Triumph is one of the most 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 epitomise 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, quickly dropped in the American market, remained in ever-abbreviated forms for the home market until disappearing altogether for the final year of production.

This 1959 Thunderbird in Charcoal Grey was purchased by the late owner in fully restored condition for his large private collection. It was then used for a short time before taking its place alongside his other Triumph models. It has subsequently spent many years in storage, so will require some recommissioning. The older restoration still presents very nicely, although a few minor cosmetic imperfections have appeared. This machine still possesses all the correct numbers, so with a bit of sympathetic attention it could be something really special. The sale includes a V5.

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