
LOT 689
c.1970 Triumph 490cc '5TA' (see text) Registration no. FYK 84J Frame no. 3535 Engine no. 5TA H19287
Sold for £2,875 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 689
c.1970 Triumph 490cc '5TA' (see text)Registration no. FYK 84J Frame no. 3535 Engine no. 5TA H19287
c.1970 Triumph 490cc '5TA' (see text)
Registration no. FYK 84J
Frame no. 3535
Engine no. 5TA H19287
Registration no. FYK 84J
Frame no. 3535
Engine no. 5TA H19287
Introduced in September 1958, the 5TA Speed Twin was the second of Triumph's new family of unitary construction vertical twins, joining the 350cc Twenty One/3TA launched the previous year. The '500' closely followed the lines of its '350' predecessor, there being little to distinguish it mechanically apart from a larger bore, raised gearing and larger-section rear tyre. The controversial 'bathtub' rear enclosure introduced on the Twenty One was retained and the Speed Twin came finished in the model's traditional Amaranth Red. The Speed Twin was last produced in 1966 but its various derivatives continued into the early 1970s. This 5TA's accompanying V5C document states it is 'Rebuilt – assembled from parts, some or all of which were not new' (the engine dates from 1961). The engine has an electronic ignition distributor and comes with all parts and Triumph factory instructions for conversion to side points. Last taxed in 2013, the machine is offered for re-commissioning and sold strictly as viewed.
Saleroom notices
Please note this lot is recorded on the HPI/DVLA databases as 'Permanently Exported'. Accordingly, the successful purchaser will need to re-apply to the DVLA for the Vehicle Registration Number despite there being an old V5C present. The frame number is believed to be over stamped, and potentially not an original factory stamping. Accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the originality of, and stampings to both frame and engine. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 689: click here









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