Bill To
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LOT 266 *N
1954 Triumph 649cc 6T Thunderbird Registration no. see text Frame no. 49002 Engine no. 6T C 49002
Sold for £5,520 inc. premium
Lot 266*,N
1954 Triumph 649cc 6T Thunderbird
1954 Triumph 649cc 6T Thunderbird
Registration no. see text
Frame no. 49002
Engine no. 6T C 49002
Registration no. see text
Frame no. 49002
Engine no. 6T C 49002
• Final year of the sprung hub
• Supplied new by Taylor Matterson's of Balham
• Conversion to 12-volt electrics
This Triumph Thunderbird has the Edward Turner-designed sprung rear hub and dates from the final year that it was available. The Triumph was supplied new by Taylor Matterson's of Balham, Southwest London and features their decal on its tool box lid. Believed restored to a very high standard in the early 1980s, the Thunderbird is believed to remain highly original in terms of its specification, only benefiting from conversion to 12-volt electrics. Currently displaying a total of 5,007 miles on the odometer, the machine has only been used lightly in recent years and has been dry stored when not in use.
This Thunderbird was exported to Guernsey in 2022. It comes with a Guernsey Registration Certificate for '16679' and copy of its old V5C registration document for 'PXC 219'. It should be noted that Vehicle Registration Number 'PXC 219' is associated with a 2022 'Export' marker in the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the validity and status of this motorcycle's registration prior to bidding. The successful purchaser is responsible for applying to the DVLA to retrieve the vehicle's registration number. It should be noted the HPI records the previous colour as black. Additional documents include a 2018 SORN confirmation; DVLA Tax reminder; and a 2022 receipt for Triumph Silencers (£199).
Offered with key
• Supplied new by Taylor Matterson's of Balham
• Conversion to 12-volt electrics
This Triumph Thunderbird has the Edward Turner-designed sprung rear hub and dates from the final year that it was available. The Triumph was supplied new by Taylor Matterson's of Balham, Southwest London and features their decal on its tool box lid. Believed restored to a very high standard in the early 1980s, the Thunderbird is believed to remain highly original in terms of its specification, only benefiting from conversion to 12-volt electrics. Currently displaying a total of 5,007 miles on the odometer, the machine has only been used lightly in recent years and has been dry stored when not in use.
This Thunderbird was exported to Guernsey in 2022. It comes with a Guernsey Registration Certificate for '16679' and copy of its old V5C registration document for 'PXC 219'. It should be noted that Vehicle Registration Number 'PXC 219' is associated with a 2022 'Export' marker in the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the validity and status of this motorcycle's registration prior to bidding. The successful purchaser is responsible for applying to the DVLA to retrieve the vehicle's registration number. It should be noted the HPI records the previous colour as black. Additional documents include a 2018 SORN confirmation; DVLA Tax reminder; and a 2022 receipt for Triumph Silencers (£199).
Offered with key
Footnotes
Please note that this Lot is from Guernsey and will be subject to an additional charge of 5% Import VAT on the hammer price. Import VAT may be refunded if this Lot is correctly exported within 30 days of payment, or 3 months of sale, upon receipt of valid proof of export. This Lot will not be available for immediate release. The customs clearance administration will be completed by Shippio Ltd at a fee of £350+VAT, payable by the buyer. Shippio's fee includes the Lot's uplift to Shippio Ltd, Northants, England. Any further questions should be directed to Harry Taylor in the Bonhams' Motorcycle department at [email protected] or +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
Please see the Auction Information and Guide for Buyers at the top of the main sale page, for bidders' obligations. The Spring Stafford Sale
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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 27 April, with the auction starting at 11am GMT.
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Lot symbols
| * | Import low rate |
| VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. | |
| N | NOVA declaration |
| If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice. |
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