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1968 Triumph T120 Bonneville Registration Number: NAJ 28F Frame Number: DU79057 - 9, 800 miles since restoration The Triumph Bonneville, an iconic name and an iconic motorcycle. The name itself came from the achievements of Texas racer Johnny Allen, on the Bonneville salt flats in Utah USA. In September 1955, Allen had achieved a two way average speed of 193. 3 mph on his special motorcycle, the "Devil's Arrow“, a 650cc twin cylinder Triumph engine fuelled by methanol and clothed in a unique ‘streamliner‘ fairing. The new T120 Bonneville was named in recognition of Allen’s record. Launched in 1959 and running to the early 1970s, at which point it was discontinued in favour of the larger 750cc T140. This very smart 1968 model has covered just 9, 800 miles since full restoration. Offered with a historic V5c, with a little recommissioning this Bonnie will be ready to hit the open road once more.
This bike will be sold at auction with Dore & Rees Motoring at the Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, on Sunday 25th February 2024. For more details contact the Motoring Department via the above details.
