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LOT 237

1982 Triumph 649cc TR65T Tiger Trail Registration no. ALY 199Y Frame no. EEA 33316 Engine no. EEA 33316

Sold for £16,675 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 237

1982 Triumph 649cc TR65T Tiger Trail
Registration no. ALY 199Y Frame no. EEA 33316 Engine no. EEA 33316

1982 Triumph 649cc TR65T Tiger Trail
Registration no. ALY 199Y
Frame no. EEA 33316
Engine no. EEA 33316

In April 1981 Triumph reintroduced the 650cc model, a capacity it had last offered in 1975, by combining the 750cc T140's 76mm bore with a new, short-stroke, 71.5mm crankshaft. Intended as an affordable, entry-level model, the Thunderbird came with satin-black engine cases, two-into-one exhaust system, drum rear brake, single carburettor, and no rev counter, before a swift rethink saw the MkII version emerge with polished cases, twin exhausts, and a tachometer. It would seem, though, that the final specification was not exactly written in stone, as cash-strapped Triumph would happily supply machines with any option the customer desired. Towards the end of 1981 a trail-styled version appeared - the TR65T Tiger Trail. It is estimated that very few - possibly only six - TR65Ts were produced before the Meriden closure in 1983, and today this rare, last-of-the-line 650 is becoming increasingly sought after by the serious Triumph collector.

This Tiger Trail come with its original owner's manual and service/warrant book showing that it was supplied new by Reg Allen Ltd. The machine also comes with its original V5 registration document in the first owner's name.

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 frame number is TR65T EEA 33316. The engine number is TR65T EEA 33316.

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