Description
This motorcycle is Lot 104 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 104
1954 Triumph 649cc Tiger 110 Project
Registration no. Unregistered (see text)
Frame no. 48366
Engine no. T110 48366
Every Triumph enthusiast knows that the Bonneville owes its name to record-breaking successes on the eponymous salt flats, but how many are aware that the machine which set a new 650cc production machine record of over 147mph in 1958 was a twin-carburettor Tiger 110? A development of the Thunderbird tourer, the T110 prototype performed brilliantly in the 1953 ISDT, thus providing the production version - launched later that year - with invaluable publicity. The first Triumph with swinging-arm rear suspension, the T110 came with a revised engine incorporating a stronger crankshaft, high-compression pistons, larger inlet valves and 'hotter' cams.
This Tiger 110 was acquired by the late owner at Bonhams' 2014 Harrogate auction (Lot 12). Previously ROI registered (CRI 905), the machine was previously owned by a resident of County Dublin, Republic of Ireland, who had purchased the machine in 1976, with the last registration recorded in July 1978. Having been off the road and kept in dry storage for approximately 46 years, the late owner began dismantling the motorcycle for restoration, which was never completed. Offered semi-dismantled for restoration, its completeness unknown and sold strictly as viewed. Additionally, there is visible damage to the central crankcases. The motorcycle is offered without documents; but is logged with HRMC under NOVA reference 25576897. The successful purchaser is responsible for making the relevant DVLA applications to register it for road use.
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. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
