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LOT 282

1968 Triumph 650cc 6T Saint Registration no. UGC 967F Frame no. DU 43772 Engine no. 6T DU43772

Sold for £3,450 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 282

1968 Triumph 650cc 6T Saint
Registration no. UGC 967F Frame no. DU 43772 Engine no. 6T DU43772

1968 Triumph 650cc 6T Saint
Registration no. UGC 967F
Frame no. DU 43772
Engine no. 6T DU43772

One of the most important developments in the history of Triumph's long-running parallel twin was the introduction of unitary construction of the engine and gearbox in 1957, commencing with the 350cc 'Twenty-One' (later 3TA). The 500s went unitary the following year but it was not until 1962 that this more modern form of construction was extended to the 650s. A new alloy cylinder head was adopted at the same time and the engine/gearbox unit went into a new single down-tube frame with bolt-on rear sub-frame. Three 650s were offered initially: the Thunderbird tourer, Trophy trail bike, and Bonneville sports roadster. Triumph enjoyed a long history of providing machines to police forces around the world, the Thunderbird roadster being known as the Saint when built to police specification.

This 6T Saint is an ex-Metropolitan Police patrol motorcycle that was stationed at Catford in South London. It is one of a batch of 20 supplied to 'The Met' via the Harvey Owen dealership. The machine was last taxed for the road in 2008 and we are advised by the vendor that the engine has been rebuilt and will need to be 're-torqued' after 500 miles. Offered with a V5C, old MoTs and sundry tax discs.

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 6T DU43772.

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