LOT 117

c.1961 Triumph 650cc T120 Bonneville Thruxton Replica Registration no. 769 ADF Frame no. D12426 Engine no. T120R D15270

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Lot 117

c.1961 Triumph 650cc T120 Bonneville Thruxton Replica

Motorcycles Online - The January Sale|22 January 2024, 12:23 GMT|Online, Milton Keynes

c.1961 Triumph 650cc T120 Bonneville Thruxton Replica
Registration no. 769 ADF
Frame no. D12426
Engine no. T120R D15270

Like Velocette's top-of-the-range Venom variant, the Thruxton version of Triumph's Bonneville took its name from the endurance race for production machines held at the eponymous Hampshire circuit. Stakes were high and no stone was left unturned in the search for new ways of extracting extra performance from what were supposed to be standard street machines. Newly arrived from Norton, Doug Hele was in charge of Triumph's Experimental Department, which was charged with developing the Bonnie into a race winner.

The first batch of eight specially prepared Thruxton Bonnevilles was completed in 1964 and the model was first listed in Triumph's 1965 catalogue. For the 1965 season a further batch of 52 machines was assembled in May of that year. It is estimated that some 73 Thruxton Bonnevilles were produced between 1964 and the end of 1967.

This stunning Thruxton replica was created by the current vendor as a tribute to the iconic machine. Built over a period of 2 years, the vendor fitted Thruxton type parts such as a one gallon oil tank, racing cams, Lucas racing magneto, remote carburettor float and his own design for a twin leading front brake. Displaying just 26 miles to the odometer (since restoration), the vendor has not used it since. Accordingly, the machine will require the customary safety checks and recommissioning before returning to the road. Offered with a V5C and old tax discs.
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