Description
This motorcycle is Lot 269 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 269
1981 Triumph 744cc Bonneville T140E
Registration no. FFB 51W
Frame no. CX06461
Engine no. CX06461
This Triumph Bonneville T140E was purchased privately from Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire in December 1996 and since then has been used for evening and weekend pleasure trips only. When purchased the odometer reading was 22, 800 miles. The existing speedometer failed on 1st May 1997 at 23, 620 miles. A new unit was fitted and now reads 9, 585 miles. At the beginning of 1997 the Bonnie was stripped and the following works carried out: the frame, swinging arm, etc powder coated; the forks serviced with new seals; the cylinder head converted to unleaded compatibility; and new spark plugs, ignition leads and points fitted. The machine then continued to be ridden for pleasure only until July 2012, since when it has been SORN'd. It as always been kept garaged and started regularly until recently. However, the vendor is now unable to kick-start the engine due to age, hence the reason for sale. The vendor has removed the plugs in order to turn over the engine, but there is no spark at the plugs and it would appear that the insulation on the points had broken down. Accompanying documents include a current V5C and an invoice from 'The Cylinder Head Shop', Wimbledon.
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.
