LOT 231
1975 Triumph 740cc T160 Trident Registration no. LLR 764P Frame no. T160 KK06139 Engine no. T160 KK06139
Sold for £5,865 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 231
1975 Triumph 740cc T160 TridentRegistration no. LLR 764P Frame no. T160 KK06139 Engine no. T160 KK06139
The Autumn Stafford Sale: The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|19 October 2019, 14:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1975 Triumph 740cc T160 Trident
Registration no. LLR 764P
Frame no. T160 KK06139
Engine no. T160 KK06139
Registration no. LLR 764P
Frame no. T160 KK06139
Engine no. T160 KK06139
Of BSA-Triumph's two flagship three-cylinder models, only the Triumph Trident survived the Group's collapse in 1972, continuing as the five-speed T150V and later the heavily revised and restyled T160 (using the inclined engine of the deleted BSA Rocket III, suitably altered to appear more Triumph-like). The important production race victories achieved (most notably by the five-time Production TT-winning works Trident, Slippery Sam) testify eloquently to how effective a high-speed road-burner a well-fettled triple can be; indeed, the T160's improved cycle parts reflected lessons learned from production racing. Other important advances included an electric starter, rear disc brake, and left-side gearchange. Fewer than 7,500 T160s were made between March 1975 and December 1976 when the Small Heath factory closed, and this last-of-the-line triple can only become increasingly collectible. Today the BSA-Triumph triples enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide and are supported by a first-rate owners' club - the T&R3OC - and numerous recognised specialists.
Acquired for the Museum in 2008 and last taxed to the end of November that year, this example is offered with an owner's handbook, some expired MoTs, and a V5C Registration Certificate.
Acquired for the Museum in 2008 and last taxed to the end of November that year, this example is offered with an owner's handbook, some expired MoTs, and a V5C Registration Certificate.
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.


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