1910 Triumph 499cc

Frame no. 152521 Engine no. 8567

Footnotes

• Purchased circa 1992

• An older restoration

• Pioneer Certificate

The first Triumph motorcycle of 1902 used a Belgian Minerva engine, but within a few years the Coventry firm - originally bicycle manufacturers - was building its own power units. The company was soon involved in racing, and the publicity generated by competition success - Jack Marshall won the 1908 Isle of Man TT's single-cylinder class for Triumph - greatly stimulated sales. By the outbreak of the Great War the marque's reputation for quality and reliability was well-established, leading to substantial orders for 'Trusty Triumphs' for British and Allied forces. The 3½hp model first appeared in 1907. Originally of 453cc, its sidevalve engine was enlarged to 476cc in 1908, and finally to 499cc in 1910 before being superseded by the 4hp (550cc) model in 1914. Like rival manufacturers, Triumph were keen to exploit their Isle of Man credentials and added the TT Replica - a stripped-down, single-speed, sports roadster - to the range.

An older restoration that has mellowed nicely, this Edwardian Triumph motorcycle was purchased at a UK auction circa 1992 (catalogue page on file). The machine has lost its previous UK registration 'N 5369' and been reregistered as 'BS 8158' (see the old-style UK V5 registration document on file). Other documentation includes a Pioneer Certificate issued in 1981; a selection of photographs; a reproduction manual and catalogue; and a quantity of photocopied technical literature including an instruction manual.


• Acquise vers 1992

• Ancienne restauration

• Certificat Pioneer

Ancienne restauration affichant maintenant une belle patine, cette Triumph de l'époque Edouard VII a été acquise lors d'une vente aux enchères au Royaume-Uni vers 1992 (page du catalogue au dossier). La machine a perdu son ancienne immatriculation britannique « N 5369 » pour être réimmatriculée « BS 8158 » (voir l'ancien document V5 au dossier). La documentation comprend aussi un certificat Pioneer émis en 1981, une sélection de photos, un manuel et un catalogue en reproduction et un dossier de littérature technique dont un manuel d'utilisation en photocopie.


It should be noted that these vehicles have either been on display in the museum or kept in store since Peter and Ulrike passed away. Their present mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, perspective bidders must satisfy themselves with regards to their condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.

On notera que depuis le décès de Peter et d'Ulrike ces véhicules ont été maintenus en exposition dans le musée ou entreposés. L'état actuel réel des mécaniques est inconnu et les éventuels acquéreurs devront s'assurer par eux-mêmes de la condition, de l'intégrité, de l'authenticité et autres points relatifs à la qualité des machines avant de porter leurs enchères.