LOT 336

Offered from the estate of the late Ernie Hall 1954 Triumph 498cc TRW Registration no. SVO 39G Frame no. 23377NA Engine no. TRW 23485NA (see text)

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Lot 336

Offered from the estate of the late Ernie Hall, 1954 Triumph 498cc TRW
Registration no. SVO 39G Frame no. 23377NA Engine no. TRW 23485NA (see text)

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|15 October 2022, 16:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Offered from the estate of the late Ernie Hall
1954 Triumph 498cc TRW
Registration no. SVO 39G
Frame no. 23377NA
Engine no. TRW 23485NA (see text)

Developed in the immediate post-WW2 years to fulfil British Government contracts for a new military motorcycle, the TRW followed the overall lines of Triumph's trend-setting parallel twins but with the simpler and more easily maintained side valves rather then the civilian models' overhead valves. In keeping with the military's requirements for robustness and simplicity, the TRW retained a rigid frame while featuring Triumph's telescopic front fork as used by many models across the range. When their service life came to an end, many were offered for sale on the civilian market by the Ministry of Defence.

Purchased from dealer Andy Tiernan circa 2002, this Triumph TRW currently displays a total of 13,168 miles on the odometer. The Triumph was first registered in 1968, which is probably when it was released onto the civilian market, and has had a change of engine at some point. It should be noted that the HPI database lists the engine number prefix as 'FRW' rather than 'TRW'. Condition unknown, the machine is offered with an old-style V5C document and is sold strictly as viewed.
Offered without key

Footnotes

All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

Saleroom notices

The machine is offered with a V5 and not a V5C.

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