
LOT 581
1969 BSA 740cc Rocket III Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. CC02257- A75R Engine no. CC02257-A75R
Sold for £8,050 inc. premium
Lot 581
1969 BSA 740cc Rocket IIIRegistration no. not UK registered Frame no. CC02257- A75R Engine no. CC02257-A75R
The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1969 BSA 740cc Rocket III
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. CC02257- A75R
Engine no. CC02257-A75R
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. CC02257- A75R
Engine no. CC02257-A75R
Essentially a 'Tiger-and-a-half', the Triumph and BSA 750cc triples were launched in 1969. BSA-Triumph had learned a lot about engine development from racing the 500cc twins, and the triples were the most powerful machines in their class. Differences between the Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket III were more than just cosmetic: the two models used different frames and in BSA guise the motor's cylinder block was inclined forwards. Only the Trident survived the Group's collapse in 1972, continuing as the T150V (with five-speed gearbox) and later the T160 (using the BSA-type engine). The number of important production race victories achieved (notably by the works Triumph 'Slippery Sam') is eloquent testimony to how effective a high-speed road-burner a well-fettled triple can be. Today they enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide and are supported by numerous recognised specialists and a first rate owners' club – the TR3OC – whose annual 'Beezumph Rally' is highly recommended.
This Rocket III has had five owners from new and had formed part to the preceding custodian's private collection for some eight years when it was purchased by the current vendor at Bonhams' Paris sale in February 2015 (Lot 236). Finished in red, the BSA is described as in generally good original condition, benefiting from new carburettors fitted in 2013. Offered with its original Italian libretto, owner's manual and keys, the machine has not been run since 2015 and will require re-commissioning before further use.
Offered with key
This Rocket III has had five owners from new and had formed part to the preceding custodian's private collection for some eight years when it was purchased by the current vendor at Bonhams' Paris sale in February 2015 (Lot 236). Finished in red, the BSA is described as in generally good original condition, benefiting from new carburettors fitted in 2013. Offered with its original Italian libretto, owner's manual and keys, the machine has not been run since 2015 and will require re-commissioning before further use.
Offered with key
Footnotes
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Saleroom notices
There is no owners manual with the lot.















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