
LOT 370
1975 Triumph 744cc Bonneville T140V Registration no. LHP 41P Frame no. T140V GK62178 Engine no. T140V GK62178
Sold for £3,910 inc. premium
Lot 370
1975 Triumph 744cc Bonneville T140V
1975 Triumph 744cc Bonneville T140V
Registration no. LHP 41P
Frame no. T140V GK62178
Engine no. T140V GK62178
Registration no. LHP 41P
Frame no. T140V GK62178
Engine no. T140V GK62178
By 1973, Triumph had already introduced the 750cc Trident, but the Bonneville had remained a 650 since 1958. Accordingly, the bore was increased to 76mm, necessitating a new head and barrel, new crankcases, and, at the same time, a 5-speed gearbox was incorporated. Initially the cycle parts were similar to its 650 predecessor, although a front disc brake appeared on the T140. When NVT announced that the Meriden plant was to be closed, the workforce began their sit-in at the factory, which lasted for around 18 months. During that time, a few machines left the factory, but there was no significant production until a settlement was agreed and machine production re-started in March 1975. It is believed that the final right-hand gearchange T140s left Meriden in June 1975. The frame and engine numbers of this machine confirm it was manufactured in June 1975, so was presumably from that final batch. LHP 41P was purchased by the vendor approximately three years ago, the previous owner having had it for over 14 years. The engine was rebuilt in 2000 (invoice on file), and in 2001 and 2002 further work was done (invoices on file). The bike has not been used during the present ownership, but the engine has been regularly turned over, and was recently started. The vendor will fit a new battery prior to the sale, and a new owner should only need to carry out light re-commissioning and basic safety checks prior to use. Documentation comprises a current V5C, the aforementioned invoices, and a quantity of expired MoT certificates. One key is present.
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