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LOT 389

Triton 650cc Café Racer Registration no. 409 GEH Frame no. P4 79592 Engine no. T120 D12474

Sold for £5,520 inc. premium
Lot 389

Triton 650cc Café Racer
Registration no. 409 GEH Frame no. P4 79592 Engine no. T120 D12474

Triton 650cc Café Racer
Registration no. 409 GEH
Frame no. P4 79592
Engine no. T120 D12474

A happy marriage of Triumph power and Norton roadholding, courtesy of the latter's peerless Featherbed frame, the Triton is rightly regarded by enthusiasts as the quintessential British sports special. This hybrid first emerged in the 1950s and continues to be built by professionals and amateurs alike, enjoying marque status today. One of the first specials-builders to put the Triton into what might be termed 'limited production' was Dave Degens, proprietor of Dresda Autos. Riding one of his own Dresda Tritons, Degens won the prestigious Barcelona 24-Hour Endurance Race in 1965, defeating many works-entered bikes in the process, and went on to develop his own Featherbed-derived frame to take power units other than the original Triumph.

This example's major components consist of a 1959 ES2 frame, a pre-unit 1961 Bonneville T120 engine, and a Triumph gearbox. Other noteworthy features include a central oil tank, Roadholder forks, large-capacity alloy fuel tank, Amal Mk2 Concentric carburettors, alloy wheel rims, clip-on handlebars, rear-set footrests, and swept-back exhaust pipes with megaphone silencers. Built/restored in 1979, this Triton benefits from recent engine work (new pistons and all new gaskets), a rebuilt magneto, and a new battery. Run recently and described by the private vendor as in good condition throughout, the machine is offered with old/current V5/V5C documents.

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

There is no old V5 registration document, however there are two old V5C's offered with the Lot.

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