1960 Triumph 6T Thunderbird
Offered from impressively long-term ownership

Registration No: UDL 174
Frame No: D3916
MOT: Exempt

• Single ownership since 1989
• Regular participant in rallies and V.M.C.C. events
• An excellent recommissioning opportunity

By 1950, many motorcycle manufacturers had developed their own parallel twins to compete with Triumph’s, but the introduction of the 650cc Thunderbird once again put Triumph in the lead. While satisfying the American market, a 650cc twin was also expected to enjoy the domestic success of the 500cc Speed Twin and Tiger 100, with which it shared many componenets, such as a rigid frame, the headlamp nacelle and the tank-top luggage grid. The model frequently evolved, and 1954 saw the introduction of an alternator. For 1955, the pivoted-fork frame first seen on the 1954 Tigers was introduced, resulting in one of Triumph’s most attractive machines.

This beautiful 1960 Thunderbird is coming to the market for the first time since 1989, when it was acquired by the late owner. Its registration records begin in 1983, suggesting it was restored around that time. The late owner used it for pulling a Bender sidecar, and was active with the Vintage Motor Cycle Club, showing the Triumph at its Golden Jubilee Rally in 1996. Now exhibiting a characterful patina, it fell out of use a few years ago due to the owner’s illness, and will require light recommissioning. Suppled with some old M.O.T.s, it represents an excellent machine to enjoy as is, or use as the basis for a more extensive cosmetic restoration.

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