
LOT 108 ¤
1965/1968 Triumph 650cc Bonneville/TR6 Trophy Special Frame no. T120C DU 18798 Engine no. TR6C DU 82641
Sold for US$2,300 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 108¤
1965/1968 Triumph 650cc Bonneville/TR6 Trophy Special Frame no. T120C DU 18798 Engine no. TR6C DU 82641
The Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction|23 January 2020, 12:30 PST|Las Vegas, Caesar's Entertainment Studios
1965/1968 Triumph 650cc Bonneville/TR6 Trophy Special
Frame no. T120C DU 18798
Engine no. TR6C DU 82641
Frame no. T120C DU 18798
Engine no. TR6C DU 82641
Also known as the 'Competition' or 'Scrambler' model, the T120C boasted a more purposeful, stripped-down look, being equipped with smaller fuel tank, 'dirt' tires and high-level exhaust system. This T120C comprises a 1968 single carburetor TR6 motor installed in a 1965 'twin carburetor' T120C frame. With a single carburetor to maintain, many consider the Trophy a more desirable machine for actual road use than its more famous sister the Bonneville, as their performance is nearly equal in real-world terms, although the Bonnie certainly pulls away at over 80mph. But not everyone cared about performance over 80mph, and simply enjoyed the thrilling torque and great all-around handling and utility of the 650cc Triumph twin, without the regular hassle of synchronizing two carbs.
This bike started life as a T120C, an early version of what the following year would be called the TT Special. This bike is equipped with E.T. ignition (no battery), a lower-gear primary and no speedometer. Sometime during its life, the bike lost its matching serial no. 'C' motor and acquired the present TR6C motor, plus an after-market aluminum oil tank, serrated foot pegs, aluminum levers and Ceriani forks. These were all part of the 1960's formula for making a bike quick. Arizona British Bikes mechanically restored the bike in 2010 including brakes, bearings, seals, cables, gaskets, filters, petcocks, coils, fluids, wiring, points, chain, o-rings, etc. The note on the 2010 invoice reads, 'The engine feels very strong. Acceleration is very good...' It has not been run since.
This bike started life as a T120C, an early version of what the following year would be called the TT Special. This bike is equipped with E.T. ignition (no battery), a lower-gear primary and no speedometer. Sometime during its life, the bike lost its matching serial no. 'C' motor and acquired the present TR6C motor, plus an after-market aluminum oil tank, serrated foot pegs, aluminum levers and Ceriani forks. These were all part of the 1960's formula for making a bike quick. Arizona British Bikes mechanically restored the bike in 2010 including brakes, bearings, seals, cables, gaskets, filters, petcocks, coils, fluids, wiring, points, chain, o-rings, etc. The note on the 2010 invoice reads, 'The engine feels very strong. Acceleration is very good...' It has not been run since.
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Offered on a Bill of Sale. 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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