Description
This motorcycle is Lot 266 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 Sunday 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 266
1976 Triumph 744cc Trident T160
Registration no. MYH 279P
Frame no. T160 KK05945
Engine no. T160 KK05945
Triumph/ BSA examined a variety of configurations and capacities to offer as their flagship model in the late 1960s, and settled on a 750cc triple. Their racing efforts became legendary, and Norman Hyde was involved in the design and development of the Trident and their racers. Employed by Triumph in the Experimental Department, overseen by Doug Hele, Hyde later went on to build a business in the supply of spares and tuning parts for the threes, developing 850cc and 1000cc conversions which can supply power on a par with some Japanese rivals. Introduced to the public in April 1969, the first Tridents ran, gaining a five-speed gearbox along the way, until 1975 when the T160 appeared, sporting an electric-start facility. MYH 279P was restored a few years ago by a previous owner, and an inspection of the documents file reveals a sheaf of invoices from suppliers such as L. P. Williams, Norman Hyde, Sussex Triples, and others, demonstrating that it has been fitted with new brake hoses, Boyer electronic ignition, and many other parts in the course of its refurbishment. It was acquired by the present owner earlier this year, and he has serviced it, fitted a new battery and new fuel. He advises us that it starts, runs, and rides extremely well, and that the electric starter operates satisfactorily when the engine is warm. He has used it occasionally, but it is now surplus to requirements, and therefore offered to a new home. Documentation comprises a current V5C, the aforementioned quantity of invoices, and a copy workshop manual.
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.
