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Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to bidding. All lots are sold “as is/where is” with all defects and faults.203 205204 206203Property of a deceased’s estate‘TRIUMPH’ 350CC TRIALS SPECIALRegistration no. VSJ 553Frame no. GT/D12777Engine no. T100R H52054Special-building has occupied motorcyclists for as long as machineshave existed and the compact, light and powerful Triumph engine unitshave been a post-WW2 favourite in this hobby, fitted into lightweight,high-clearance frames by both amateur and professional builders.Believed to have been one of the last trials specials prepared by thenoted ‘Pre-’65’ competition machine builder, Peter Hardy, this exampleis finished in black rather than his typical nickel. Betor rear shocksare fitted with a 2005 L.P. Williams 7-plate clutch and copious billsfor this and for engine renewals and preparation. Complete with V5C(incorrectly described as a ‘Thunderbird!), old V5C and past MOTcertificates, this compact Triumph will be an excellent prospect on thePre-’65 scene.£3,000 - 4,000€4,200 - 5,600No Reserve204Property of a deceased’s estate1977 TRIUMPH 744CC T140V BONNEVILLERegistration no. PWG 281RFrame no. T140VJP75168Engine no. T140VJP75168Triumph’s long-established Bonneville outlasted most other modelsand was heavily revised in the 1970s in order to meet the increasedcompetition from Japanese roadsters. The re-numbered T140V had astrengthened, 5-speed ‘box with a left-hand gearchange, a beefed-upcylinder head, and, at last, a most necessary disc front brake. Boughtby its late owner in 1997 and an example of an earlier restoration, thisT140V has an - unwarranted - 21,201 miles recorded and appearsto be in good condition. Complete with both V5C documents, oldMOT certificates, Handbook and bills from 2006 for master cylinderhydraulics and engine work and needing, of course, the usual safetychecks, this Bonneville should require minimal work.£3,000 - 4,000€4,200 - 5,600No Reserve205Property of a deceased’s estate1970 TRIUMPH 649CC TR6R TIGERRegistration no. Not registered in the UKFrame no. BD40312TR6REngine no. BD40312TR6RThe TR6 variant of the 650 Triumph was listed from 1956 - 1973with a great proportion made for the U.S. market, where it becameassociated with desert racing and the ‘King of Cool’, Steve McQueen,a modified one starring in ‘The Great Escape’. By 1970, the enginewas virtually to Bonneville specification with a T.L.S front brake forthis, the last model before the adoption of the ‘Oil-in Frame’ design.Showing ‘Stafford County, Virginia, USA.’ stickers to the front forks andbelieved to have been imported about 20 years ago, showing 78,294miles recorded, this complete but well-patinated example of the USAspecificationTR6R is offered for restoration, without documents.£2,000 - 3,000€2,800 - 4,200No Reserve206Property of a deceased’s estate1958 TRIUMPH 649cc T110Registration no. UYT 505Frame no. 010676Engine no. T110010676The Tiger ‘Ton-Ten’ was the bike of choice for the by-pass boys in the1950s and 1960s, as can be seen on any of the newsreels dealingwith the Ace Café period. Fast, noisy, compact and well-finished,a Tiger 110 is still a good way of blowing away the cobwebs on aSunday morning. A pre-unit version in black, UYT 505 is an example ofan earlier restoration - and was bought by the late vendor in 2013 fromthe Manchester area. Complete with V5C, SORN documents and pastMOT certificates, last taxed in 2013 with 6,363 miles recorded, it willneed the usual safety checks before use.£3,500 - 4,500€4,900 - 6,300No Reservemotorcycles | 23