1956 Triumph Thunderbird
Beautifully restored by Hughie Hancox

Registration No: MDP 420
Frame No: 77132
MOT: Exempt

• Well-documented restoration by Triumph specialist Hughie Hancox
• Offered from long-term ownership
• The subject of multiple magazine features

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 components, 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 wonderful 1956 Thunderbird appears in lovely order, having been restored in the past by the renowned Triumph specialist Hughie Hancox. It was featured in many magazines during its restoration, and some video footage was taken of the process as well. The work was now completed some years ago, since when the Triumph has had a rather sheltered life. Although presently taxed, it will require some recommissioning before it is fully roadworthy. Certainly deserving of being shown, it is supplied with the current V5C and some magazines in which it is featured.

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