1958 Triumph 5T Speed Twin
No Reserve

Registration No: 381 ETU
Frame No: 019215
MOT: Exempt

• From a large private collection of motorcycles
• Highly presentable older restoration
• A good all around machine and very usable

Triumph is one of the most famous and revered names in the history of motorcycling. Established in Coventry in 1885, by the start of the 20th century the company had made its first motorcycle, beginning a continuous run of production under various ownerships until it eventually ceased in 1983. In 1937, the Edward Turner-designed 5T Speed Twin was unveiled, launching a range of Triumph twins that went on to epitomise British motorcycles in the post-war years. The basic layout survived in various engine sizes up to 750cc until the closure of the factory in the early 1980s. The Speed Twin had a long life, from 1938 to 1966, and was especially known for its excellent power-to-weight ratio. Updated with telescopic forks in 1946 and a streamlined nacelle in 1949, its popularity was crucial to Triumph’s post-war recovery.

This 1958 Speed Twin has spent many years in a large private motorcycle collection, having been restored more than 15 years ago to a very high standard. Subsequently, it has seen very little use, being entirely static during its time on display. The restoration still presents extremely well and, cosmetically speaking, this bike is very much ready to show, although some degree of recommissioning will naturally be required before use. It is offered with a V5C.

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