Triton 650cc Café Racer

A happy marriage of Triumph power and Norton roadholding, courtesy of the latter's peerless Featherbed frame, the Triton is rightly regarded by enthusiasts as the quintessential British sports special. This hybrid first emerged in the 1950s and continues to be built by professionals and amateurs alike, enjoying marque status today. One of the first specials-builders to put the Triton into what might be termed 'limited production' was Dave Degens, proprietor of Dresda Autos. Riding one of his own Dresda Tritons, Degens won the prestigious Barcelona 24-Hour Endurance Race in 1965, defeating many works-entered bikes in the process, and went on to develop his own Featherbed-derived frame to take power units other than the original Triumph.

This 'old school' Triton was purchased by our vendor from an online auction site in 2010, at which time it was described as having a 'slimline frame, Triumph T110 big bearing crankcases, engine totally rebuilt, high compression pistons, E3134 cams, with quick radius followers... Borrani wheels with stainless spokes, new carburettor, ignition by a set of double points, and a Lyta petrol tank, all in excellent condition'.

Since acquisition, it has been kept on display in his living room and used only occasionally. In November 2011 a professional motorcycle engineer gave the machine a thorough check-over and carried out numerous remedial works to include fitting a new wiring loom and electronic voltage regulator/rectifier; replacing both ignition coils; halogen headlamp conversion; fitting 'Ace' handlebars; and installing Gold Star-type silencers (see detailed bill for £542.41 on file). The machine has been kept in running order and last ran 18 months ago. Accompanying paperwork includes sundry invoices; some expired MoTs; a selection of photographs and a Unity Special Equipe spares catalogue.

It should be noted that despite displaying the Vehicle Registration Number '5958 EH' we are unable to locate a frame number hence the machine is offered unregistered and sold strictly as viewed. Prospective bidders must therefore satisfy themselves as to the age, condition and authenticity of this machine's components parts, the absence of a frame number and the validity of the VRN prior to bidding.
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