LOT 219
1966 Triumph 349cc 3TA Military Motorcycle Registration no. not registered Frame no. H49160 Engine no. H49160
Sold for £2,300 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 219
1966 Triumph 349cc 3TA Military MotorcycleRegistration no. not registered Frame no. H49160 Engine no. H49160
The Autumn Stafford Sale: The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|19 October 2019, 14:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1966 Triumph 349cc 3TA Military Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. H49160
Engine no. H49160
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. H49160
Engine no. H49160
Triumph re-entered the 350 class in 1957 with the introduction of the Twenty One. Its arrival ushered in Triumph's unitary construction era, which saw the engine and gearbox, previously separate components, combined within a single structure, albeit one that retained a vertically split crankcase assembly. Readily distinguishable by its Shell Blue metallic finish and 'bathtub' rear enclosure - a feature later applied to Triumph's larger models - the newcomer was renamed '3TA' in September 1958. With just 18.5bhp on tap, Triumph's smallest twin lacked the urgent acceleration of its larger brethren, but nevertheless was a capable tourer good for around 80mph while delivering excellent fuel economy. "One of the swiftest standard British-made 350cc roadsters tested by Motor Cycling, the Triumph Twenty One combines an untiring zest for high-speed cruising with safe handling and a remarkably economical fuel consumption", reported the 'Green 'Un'.
The military-specification 3TA offered here is one of 1,100 supplied to the Dutch Armed Forces in the 1960s for despatch and general liaison duties. Noteworthy features include a Weber carburettor, flashing indicators, and a Smiths km/h speedometer. There are no documents with this Lot.
The military-specification 3TA offered here is one of 1,100 supplied to the Dutch Armed Forces in the 1960s for despatch and general liaison duties. Noteworthy features include a Weber carburettor, flashing indicators, and a Smiths km/h speedometer. There are no documents with this Lot.
Footnotes
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.
Saleroom notices
The engine number is 3TA H49160.


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