LOT 250

1964 Triumph 649cc T120 Bonneville Registration no. PRX 265B Frame no. T120DU 10409 Engine no. T120DU 10409 RS (see text)

Sold for £5,175 inc. premium

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Lot 250

1964 Triumph 649cc T120 Bonneville

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|14 October 2023, 10:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1964 Triumph 649cc T120 Bonneville
Registration no. PRX 265B
Frame no. T120DU 10409
Engine no. T120DU 10409 RS (see text)

Capitalising on its record-breaking success at the Utah salt flats, Triumph introduced a new twin-carburettor sports roadster in September 1958: the Bonneville. Unitary construction of engine and gearbox was already a feature of the 350 and 500 twins though, and this innovation duly appeared on the 650s in 1963. This collectible T120 Bonneville dates from 1964, by which time most of the handling problems associated with the earlier versions' twin down-tube frame had been rectified by the successor's single-tube design. This nice example was purchased by the vendor in May 1981. Imported and first registered in the UK in June 1976 it now displays a period correct 'B' number plate denoting its 1964 vintage. Last taxed for the road in 2018 the motorcycle will require recommissioning. The history file contains various old style V5's and a receipt for servicing work in the early 1990s. It should be noted, the engine is a post-1969 production replacement unit, with a non-factory stamp to match the frame number.

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This lot is offered with a V5C.

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