LOT 494

Property of a deceased's estate 1972 Triumph 1,000cc T150 Trident 'Rob North' Racing Motorcycle Registration no. VTM 22K Frame no. ME 0061 Engine no. T150 DG 01969

Sold for £11,500 inc. premium

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Lot 494

Property of a deceased's estate, 1972 Triumph 1,000cc T150 Trident 'Rob North' Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. VTM 22K Frame no. ME 0061 Engine no. T150 DG 01969

The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Property of a deceased's estate
1972 Triumph 1,000cc T150 Trident 'Rob North' Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. VTM 22K
Frame no. ME 0061
Engine no. T150 DG 01969

This Trident racer has belonged to the late owner since October 2008 and was already in Rob North specification when bought from Jon Blythe by previous owner John Young in March 2002 (purchase receipt on file). However, it should be noted that the V5C states that Mr Young registered the machine in 1999, which is supported by other documents. It appears Mr Young was also considering purchasing a different Rob North from John Blanchard (see file). An email on file from Jon Blythe states that the machine was built for him in 1980 around a Miles Engineering frame and used for racing in Holland where he lived (sales invoice on file). It also states that the engine features a 1,000cc Norman Hyde conversion and was rebuilt by Trevor Gleadall (who took over Les Williams' business) in 1998.

The Trident last ran at Cadwell Park in 2021 and is presented in 'as last used' condition; re-commissioning will be required before the machine returns to the racetrack and thus it is sold strictly as viewed. Additional documentation consists of numerous bills; SORN paperwork; a quantity of old tax discs and MoTs (most recent expired 2016); and old/current V5/V5C documents
Offered without key

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