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LOT 10

1977 Triumph 740cc T160 Trident Registration no. YAB 11R Frame no. T160 KK06086 Engine no. T160 KK06086

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Lot 10

1977 Triumph 740cc T160 Trident
Registration no. YAB 11R Frame no. T160 KK06086 Engine no. T160 KK06086

1977 Triumph 740cc T160 Trident
Registration no. YAB 11R
Frame no. T160 KK06086
Engine no. T160 KK06086

Of BSA-Triumph's two flagship three-cylinder models, only the Triumph Trident survived the Group's collapse in 1972, continuing as the five-speed T150V and later the heavily revised and restyled T160 (using the inclined engine of the deleted BSA Rocket III, suitably altered to appear more Triumph-like). The important production race victories achieved (most notably by the works Triumph 'Slippery Sam') testify eloquently to how effective a high-speed road-burner a well-fettled triple can be, and indeed, the T160's improved cycle parts reflected lessons learned from production racing. Other important advances included an electric starter, rear disc brake and left-side gear change. Fewer than 7,500 T160s were made between March 1975 and December 1976 when the Small Heath factory closed, and this last-of-the-line triple can only become increasingly collectible. Today these BSA-Triumph triples enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide and are supported by a first rate owners' club - the T&R3OC - and numerous recognised specialists. Currently displaying a total of 21,061 miles on the odometer, this T160 was acquired for the collection in August 2004. The machine is offered with an old-style V5C document; a replacement parts catalogue; and an HPI check sheet showing that it was once categorised as an insurance write off.

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The frame number is T160 KK0086, stamped to the frame gusset in the absence of a frame number boss. The frame is therefore believed to be a a replacement item and may not be a factory part. Accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the origins and suitability of parts prior to bidding. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 10: click here

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