9th Jul, 2025 12:00
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
1975 Triumph Trident T160
No Reserve
Sold for £8,510
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: LLR 764P
Frame No: KK06139
MOT: Exempt
- The last version of the classic 3-cylinder Trident
- Previously from the London Motorcycle Museum
- Matching numbers supplied with a current V5C
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 Speed Twin was released, thus launching a range of Triumph twins that went on to epitomise British motorcycles in the post-war years. The 3-cylinder 750cc Trident was essentially one and a half 500cc twins and proved to be the last success story for the company, with the bike going on to dominate the early years of the Formula 750 race series. The last development of the Triumph 3-cylinder range was the ’75 T160 with its forward-canted cylinders like those of the BSA Rocket 3, allowing room for an electric starter to be fitted. The bike was totally restyled, but unfortunately, it all proved too late and the cash-strapped Meriden co-op was never able to produce enough of them to make any real difference. Against a backdrop of political and industrial turmoil, the factory closed soon after.
This T160, being offered at 'no reserve', was previously part of the collection at the sadly now closed London Motorcycle Museum, known for its display of Triumphs throughout the years. Presented in mainly original and unrestored condition, it is still fitted with Dunlop wheel rims. First registered in October 1975, it appears to have spent its entire life in the UK and has been part of an enthusiast's private collection since 2019. Not run for a few years it will need a new battery and recommissioning before use, however the engine turns over on the kickstarter and it comes supplied with a current V5C.
For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 9th Jul, 2025
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