Registration No: RYO 409E
Frame No: 016520
Engine No: 6T1159N
CC: 650
MOT: Exempt
The instigation for the Thunderbird's development is commonly attributed to the demands of the North American market; however, Edward Turner's deep understanding of the motorcycle market suggests that a 650cc twin was, to a degree, inevitable following the success of the Speed Twin and Tiger 100.
This 1967 Triumph Thunderbird special has benefitted from many upgrades whilst it was being restored. It was built with the intention of being a rider's machine. It was completely stripped down with the crank made as a one-piece unit modified to suit, it was on 11-1 pistons, but since has been changed back to 9-1 it benefits from a 9-stud head with 30mm carbs, the rocker gear has been lightened, as with the cams and timing pinions. All the electrics have been converted to 12v, the front brake is a later 8" twin leading shoe, and most of the fastenings and fittings are stainless steel, with new ally rim spokes and tyres with tubes. The exhaust system is all stainless steel. Believed to be running well, it is offered with a current V5C and a small amount of paperwork.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217
All successful bids must be paid in full by midday the day after the auction at the latest.
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Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 15th Nov, 2023
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