
LOT 788
1967 Royal Enfield 249cc Turbo Twin Sports Registration no. TTU 49D Frame no. 087F1967 Engine no. to be advised
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Lot 788
1967 Royal Enfield 249cc Turbo Twin SportsRegistration no. TTU 49D Frame no. 087F1967 Engine no. to be advised
1967 Royal Enfield 249cc Turbo Twin Sports
Registration no. TTU 49D
Frame no. 087F1967
Engine no. to be advised
Registration no. TTU 49D
Frame no. 087F1967
Engine no. to be advised
The Villiers 2T/4T proprietary engine enabled a host of manufacturers to offer a twin-cylinder two-stroke model in the all-important learner market during the 1960s. Royal Enfield's offering used the later 4T engine, which featured a more angular top end incorporating cylinders with four transfer ports (the 2T had only two) and ported pistons. Enfield fitted the Villiers twin into the lightweight Crusader frame, while the cycle parts were those of the Clipper model. Introduced in November 1963, the original Turbo Twin was replaced in 1964 by the restyled and better-looking Turbo Twin Sports, which featured a chromium-plated fuel tank and mudguards. In this form the model remaining in production until late in 1966. This Turbo Twin Sports was purchased new by the lady vendor's late father in 1966 and has always been kept in storage under cover when not in use. The vendor advises us that the machine last ran in May 2021 and that it is in pristine condition having been maintained by her father: a mechanic who used to maintain John Williams' machines at the Isle of Mann TT when he rode for Texaco Heron Suzuki. Everything is reported as original except one footrest rubber and the mirrors, while the mudguards have been re-chromed. Accompanying documentation consists of an old-style buff logbook and an old-style V5.
Saleroom notices
The machine presents nicely, however not pristine. The catalogue incorrectly states frame number as 087F1967. This is actually the Villiers engine number. The machine was dispatched in March 1966. There is now a V5C with this machine but no old style logbook.













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