Description
1924 Triumph Ricardo
Estimate
£11, 000 - £12, 000
Registration No: JU 4338
Frame No: 41653
Engine No: R90237
CC: 499
MOT: Exempt
Previously purchased as a project to build
Restoration completed in 2013
Used on many events
Offered with a current V5C
Named after engine designer Sir Harry Ricardo a replacement for the aging Triumph side-valves, it featured an innovative four valve head design and was capable of over 70 mph, set three world speed records and won a gold medal in the 1923 International Six Day Trial. The engine achieved over 20bhp the same as a 1500cc car engine of the time. The cycle parts were based on Triumph's well-proven Triumph Model H side-valve. The 'Riccy' continued in production as a sports model until 1928.
Purchased as a project, many parts were sourced for the machine, in order to complete the ‘Riccy’ in 2013. Used on many runs and events since then, the machine is offered with a current V5C.
