LOT 771
1974 Triumph 740cc T160 Trident Registration no. not registered Frame no. T160 XK00102 Engine no. T160 XK00102
Sold for £5,865 inc. premium
Lot 771
1974 Triumph 740cc T160 TridentRegistration no. not registered Frame no. T160 XK00102 Engine no. T160 XK00102
1974 Triumph 740cc T160 Trident
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. T160 XK00102
Engine no. T160 XK00102
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. T160 XK00102
Engine no. T160 XK00102
• The second production T160 completed
• Despatched new to the USA
• Offered for restoration
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 November 1974 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.
The machine offered here, 'XK00102', is the second production T160 completed. Five engines were built on 12th November 1974, the first day of production: '101', '052', '102', '103' and '104', with machine '052' being classed as a pre-production prototype. Following completion, '102' was despatched to the USA on 27th February 1975. Of these first five T160s, '101' still exists (last heard of in Norway); '052' was used for publicity purposes and is believed to have been destroyed; and '103' and '104' are unaccounted for.
The vendor purchased '102' in Canada in early 2021 in need of restoration. The Trident is virtually complete and appears original and un-restored. The vendor advises the engine turns over with compression and all gears select. Nevertheless, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the machine's completeness and condition prior to bidding. The Triumph is currently unregistered but comes with a NOVA acknowledgement letter enabling it to be registered in the UK should the successful purchaser so desire. Offered with a Triumph Owners MCC dating certificate, '102' represents a wonderful opportunity to own an important piece of Triumph history.
• Despatched new to the USA
• Offered for restoration
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 November 1974 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.
The machine offered here, 'XK00102', is the second production T160 completed. Five engines were built on 12th November 1974, the first day of production: '101', '052', '102', '103' and '104', with machine '052' being classed as a pre-production prototype. Following completion, '102' was despatched to the USA on 27th February 1975. Of these first five T160s, '101' still exists (last heard of in Norway); '052' was used for publicity purposes and is believed to have been destroyed; and '103' and '104' are unaccounted for.
The vendor purchased '102' in Canada in early 2021 in need of restoration. The Trident is virtually complete and appears original and un-restored. The vendor advises the engine turns over with compression and all gears select. Nevertheless, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the machine's completeness and condition prior to bidding. The Triumph is currently unregistered but comes with a NOVA acknowledgement letter enabling it to be registered in the UK should the successful purchaser so desire. Offered with a Triumph Owners MCC dating certificate, '102' represents a wonderful opportunity to own an important piece of Triumph history.
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