Bonhams 1793 Ltd – Motorcycle dept
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LOT 483 1979 Triumph 750cc T140 Flat Tracker Special For Sale by Auction
1979 Triumph 750cc T140 Flat Tracker Special
Registration no. KDL 680V Frame no. T140E CA19690 Engine no. T140E CA19690
Amended
THE AUTUMN STAFFORD SALE - THE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE MECHANICS SHOW
16 October 2022, 10:00 BST
Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
£3, 000 - £4, 000
1979 Triumph 750cc T140 Flat Tracker Special
Registration no. KDL 680V
Frame no. T140E CA19690
Engine no. T140E CA19690
A mainstay of American motorcycle sport for decades, flat track racing has only caught on in the UK relatively recently. By the mid-2000s, there were two series: the ACU National Short-track Championship and the Silkolene Short-track Championship, both of which catered for a variety of different types of machine ranging from moto-cross and enduro bikes to purpose-built flat-trackers. Back in the late 1970s though, there was another, ultimately abortive, attempt to establish the sport in this country in the form of the Strongbow Cider-backed series, most of the machines contesting it being Triumph engined flat-trackers. To drum up interest, the organisers had to have American stars present, and Kenny Roberts and Dave Aldana were flown over from the USA to show the Brits how it should be done.
This flat tracker-style special was purchased by Mark Wilsmore of Ace Café fame in 1984. Built by the late Bill Crosby of Reg Allen Motorcycles, it features twin front disc brakes with AP Lockheed lightweight racing brake callipers; a Micron fork brace; and a Norman Hyde oil cooler. Purchased by the vendor at the Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale 2018 (Lot 393), they have since recommissioned it and dry stored. The machine comes with an old V5; a quantity of MoTs (most recent expired 2007); and old/ current V5C Registration Certificates.
Footnotes
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.
Saleroom notices
The correct registration number is KLD 680V and not KDL 680V as stated in the printed and online catalogue.
Buyers Premium and Charges
Memorabilia and Spares
For Memorabilia and Spares (Lots 1-285) the Buyers Premium is 27. 5% on the first £20, 000 of the hammer price; 26% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £20, 000 up to and including £700, 000; 20% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £700, 000 up to and including £4, 500, 000 and 14. 5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4, 500, 000.
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For Motorcycles (Lots 301-336 & 401-651) the Buyers Premium will be 15% on the first £500, 000 of the Hammer Price of each Lot, and 12% on the balance thereafter.
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