LOT 479
1976 Triumph 740cc T160 Trident Registration no. MYE 306P Frame no. JK05594 Engine no. JK05594
Sold for £6,900 inc. premium
Lot 479
1976 Triumph 740cc T160 TridentRegistration no. MYE 306P Frame no. JK05594 Engine no. JK05594
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1976 Triumph 740cc T160 Trident
Registration no. MYE 306P
Frame no. JK05594
Engine no. JK05594
Registration no. MYE 306P
Frame no. JK05594
Engine no. JK05594
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; 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 gearchange. Fewer than 7,500 T160s were made between March 1975 and December 1976 when the Small Heath factory closed, and this last-of-the-line triple can only become increasingly collectible. Today the BSA-Triumph triples enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide and are supported by a first rate owners' club - the T&R3OC - and numerous recognised specialists.
This T160 was restored in 2017 when the following new parts were fitted: clutch and pressure plate; wiring harness; rear brake master cylinder, pipes and pads; tyres and tubes; chain and sprockets. At the same time the forks were rebuilt with new seals and the fuel tank re-sprayed (bills available). The Triumph last ran in August 2022 and is described by the vendor as in good condition throughout. Offered with three expired MoTs and a V5C document.
Offered with key
This T160 was restored in 2017 when the following new parts were fitted: clutch and pressure plate; wiring harness; rear brake master cylinder, pipes and pads; tyres and tubes; chain and sprockets. At the same time the forks were rebuilt with new seals and the fuel tank re-sprayed (bills available). The Triumph last ran in August 2022 and is described by the vendor as in good condition throughout. Offered with three expired MoTs and a V5C document.
Offered with 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 motorcycle was 'mechanically restored in 2017' rather than cosmetically.
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