Description
This motorcycle is Lot 60 to be auctioned by Bonhams at the Timed-Online January Sale, please see the Bonhams website for full details. The timed online auction runs between January 17th through January 27th, with lots closing from midday January 27th 2025.
Public Viewing:
Available 22nd January 2025 from 09:00 until 17:00, by appointment only at Bonhams Milton Keynes.
Lot 60
1976 Triumph 740cc T160 Trident Project
Registration no. MLY 439P
Frame no. T160 JK05913
Engine no. T160 JK05913
Of BSA-Triumph's two flagship three-cylinder models, only the Triumph Trident survived the Group's collapse in 1972, continuing as the five-speed T150V and later the heavily revised and restyled T160 (using the deleted BSA Rocket III's inclined engine, suitably altered to appear more Triumph-like). The important production race victories achieved testify eloquently to how good a well-fettled triple can be; indeed, the T160's improved chassis reflected lessons learned from production racing. Other advances included an electric starter, rear disc brake, and left-side gear change. Fewer than 7, 500 T160s were made between March 1975 and December 1976 when the Small Heath factory closed, and this last-of-the-line triple can only become increasingly collectible.
This T160 was acquired by the vendor in 2018. It should be noted that the machine was damaged in a flood while in storage. Offered for restoration, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's originality, completeness, authenticity and mechanical condition prior to bidding and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork consists of a current V5C Registration Certificate. It should be noted the 'T160' frame and engine prefix is not recorded in the V5C.
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.
