Fully restored to Concours standards by a trained engineer with help from ex-Triumph staff
Part of the Triumph Bonneville 50-year celebration - retains "50-year" sticker and certificate
Show winner - suitable for Concours line-up and ready-to-ride
Original Dunlop wheel rims re-chromed and fitted with stainless steel spokes
Completed a tour of Normandy with no issues, continues to run and ride very well
38,865 miles (indicated)
The Appeal
The most iconic motorcycle of all time? It could well be.
Launched in 1959, the T120 Bonneville was the great Edward Turner's last production design for Triumph. It was based upon the Tiger T110 - earning the 'Bonneville' moniker in honour of Texas racer Johnny Allen's 214.17 mph run on the Bonneville Salt Flats in a T110-engined streamliner. The T120 would go on to be enormously successful, remaining in production until 1975 and now once again part of Triumph's model range.
Early Bonnevilles are, unsurprisingly, highly sought after, so we're delighted to present this superb first-year example which has been subject to an extensive restoration. The work was carried out by a trained engineer, with help from ex-Triumph staff and the result - we're sure you'll agree - is magnificent.
Every detail was attended to with pin-point precision, retaining its original charm while benefiting from modern restoration techniques. The bike is a show winner and therefore an excellent candidate for forthcoming Concours events. We're informed that it rides beautifully and is ready to enjoy.1.jpeg1.6 MB
History and Paperwork
Manufactured in 1959, left the factory on 27 November 1959 as a 1960 model - confirmed by The Vintage Motor Cycle Club
Exported to Canada, imported back into the UK by Barnfield Classics in 2008
Purchased from Barnfield Classics on 21/12/08 with matching engine and frame numbers as a restoration project
Fully restored to factory condition by a trained engineer with help from ex-Triumph staff
Registered with DVLA on 21 May 2009
Owned and maintained by the current owner with no former registered keepers in the UK
Serviced by the apprentice-trained engineer owner every year regardless of mileage
Part of the Triumph Bonneville 50-year celebration, retains "50-year" sticker on the headlight and has a celebration certificate
Minor refresh of cycle components in 2022 to maintain factory condition
Completed a tour of Normandy with no issues, continues to run and ride very well
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Auction Details
Year1959
Make
Triumph
Model
Bonneville
Colour
Blue
Odometer
38,865 Miles
Engine size649cc
Seller TypePrivate
CountyYorkshire
Country
United Kingdom
Auction ends
Bidding history
35 Bids
kevin-f••••£12,05008/08/24
MorganV••••£11,80008/08/24
kevin-f••••£11,55008/08/24
MorganV••••£11,30008/08/24
kevin-f••••£11,05008/08/24
MorganV••••£10,80008/08/24
fuseman••••£10,55008/08/24
MorganV••••£10,25008/08/24
Collins••••£10,00008/08/24
Soulbro••••£9,90008/08/24
Collins••••£9,80008/08/24
Soulbro••••£9,70008/08/24
Collins••••£9,60008/08/24
MorganV••••£9,50008/08/24
Collins••••£9,15008/08/24
Soulbro••••£9,05008/08/24
Collins••••£8,95008/08/24
Soulbro••••£8,85008/08/24
Collins••••£8,75008/08/24
Joe Smi••••£8,50008/08/24
MorganV••••£7,95007/08/24
Soulbro••••£7,85007/08/24
MorganV••••£7,75006/08/24
MrConve••••£7,50005/08/24
MrConve••••£7,25005/08/24
DAS••••£6,75004/08/24
chevrol••••£6,60003/08/24
DAS••••£6,50003/08/24
chevrol••••£6,20003/08/24
Soulbro••••£6,00001/08/24
bevsis••••£5,60001/08/24
DAS••••£5,50001/08/24
Soulbro••••£5,00001/08/24
Soulbro••••£4,50001/08/24
DAS••••£4,00001/08/24
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