
LOT 707
Offered from the Collection of the Late Peter McManus c.1943 Triumph 343cc 3HW Military Motorcycle Registration no. LSL 620 Frame no. TL 15616 Engine no. 3S 35300 C6128 (see text)
Sold for £4,830 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 707
Offered from the Collection of the Late Peter McManus, c.1943 Triumph 343cc 3HW Military MotorcycleRegistration no. LSL 620 Frame no. TL 15616 Engine no. 3S 35300 C6128 (see text)
Offered from the Collection of the Late Peter McManus
c.1943 Triumph 343cc 3HW Military Motorcycle
Registration no. LSL 620
Frame no. TL 15616
Engine no. 3S 35300 C6128 (see text)
c.1943 Triumph 343cc 3HW Military Motorcycle
Registration no. LSL 620
Frame no. TL 15616
Engine no. 3S 35300 C6128 (see text)
When war broke out in September 1939, Triumph's entire stock of completed civilian machines was requisitioned by the War Office. The Coventry firm went on to develop a 350cc twin-cylinder model – the 3TW – specifically for military use, only for the destruction of its factory in an air raid in November 1940 to scupper the project. Installed in new premises at Meriden, Warwickshire, Triumph recommenced production of the single-cylinder sidevalve 3SW and overhead-valve 3HW models. The latter was based on the pre-war Tiger 80 sports roadster, the engine of which was modified to incorporate rocker boxes cast integrally with the cast-iron cylinder head, aluminium alloy being in short supply. Triumph's single-cylinder models were used mainly by the Royal Navy for despatch duties and general liaison, with the less-powerful 3SW reserved for the WRNS.
First registered for civilian use on 9th July 1946, this 3HW was last taxed to the end of July 2012. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Accompanying paperwork consists of a V5C Registration Certificate and an HPI printout recording the engine number as 'C69840'.
First registered for civilian use on 9th July 1946, this 3HW was last taxed to the end of July 2012. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Accompanying paperwork consists of a V5C Registration Certificate and an HPI printout recording the engine number as 'C69840'.
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 TL15617.

























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