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LOT 641

1968 Triumph 490cc Daytona Registration no. MMR 141G Frame no. T100T H64801 Engine no. T100T H64801

Sold for £4,025 inc. premium
Lot 641

1968 Triumph 490cc Daytona
Registration no. MMR 141G Frame no. T100T H64801 Engine no. T100T H64801

1968 Triumph 490cc Daytona
Registration no. MMR 141G
Frame no. T100T H64801
Engine no. T100T H64801

Competition success in the USA prompted Triumph to adopt the Daytona name for their top-of-the range sports 500 in 1966. Housed in a new frame common to the Tiger 90 and Tiger 100, the twin-carburettor Daytona engine produced 39bhp at 7,400rpm. Dubbed a 'Bonnie in miniature' by the motorcycling press, the new sporting middleweight came equipped with the 8"-diameter front brake of its larger sibling. At around 110mph, top end performance rivalled that of the 650 too. For 1968 a ball-race timing side main bearing was introduced alongside Amal Concentric carburettors and improved front forks.

This '68 Daytona was purchased from DR Classic Motorcycles in 2009 (purchase receipt on file) and has been used sparingly on account of the owner's ill health. The machine is offered with a substantial history file containing bills, MoTs, SORN paperwork, old/current V5C documents and a Triumph Certificate of Authenticity.

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As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

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Please note the Vehicle Registration Number is VLO 132G.

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