The Dave Degens, 1956 Triumph 650cc TR6 Trophy (see text)

• Restored condition
• Numerous engine upgrades
• Requires recommissioning

Success in the International Six Days' Trial (ISDT) in the late 1940s prompted Triumph to adopt the 'Trophy' name for their off-road-styled twins, at first for the 500cc TR5 and then for the 650cc TR6. Introduced for 1956, the 650cc Trophy featured the new aluminium-alloy cylinder head of the Tiger 110 sportster. Its off-road pretensions were more style than substance though, amounting to little more than the fitting of a smaller fuel tank, quickly detachable headlamp and larger-section rear tyre. The Trophy retained its sporting character but became more of a roadster as time passed, ending up, in effect, as a single-carburettor T120 Bonneville when re-introduced, after a five-month absence from the range, in February 1961. More tractable than the Bonnie and more economical too, the Trophy gave little away in terms of outright performance, the bike's standing quarter-mile time and top speed being within a whisker of its twin-carb sibling's.

This Triumph was originally despatched to Goodhall Motorcycles of Epsom. Restored, it incorporates Dresda engine modifications and many new components including lightened valves; additional camshaft oil feed; competition magneto; Dresda breather modification; balanced crankshaft; new con-rods; new main bearings; new big-end shells; new rocker shafts; extra seals; stainless rocker feed pipe; alloy pushrod tubes; and finned rocker box caps with 'O' rings. Other notable features include a twin-leading-shoe front brake conversion; painted engine cases; bracket for twin instruments; and a Smiths Chronometric 120mph speedometer with 2 miles recorded (at time of cataloguing).

Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning and thus is sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted that the engine number is believed to be a non-factory stamping so the machine's original identity cannot be known for certain. It is hoped that supporting documentation will be available at time of sale. Key not required.