Description
This is Lot 357 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Spring Stafford Sale on the 26 & 27 April, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available 26 April from 09:00 until 17:00 and 27 April from 09:00 until 17:00, at The International Classic Motorcycle Show, Stafford.
Lot 357
1976 Triumph 741cc Trident 'Slippery Sam Replica'
Registration no. MJT 149P
Chassis no.
The name 'Slippery Sam' was acquired during the 1970 Bol d'Or when a serious oil leak covered the Trident shared by works riders Percy Tait and Steve Jolly, who nevertheless managed to finish 5th behind winners Paul Smart and Tom Dickie on another works Trident. After the dissolution of BSA-Triumph, race shop foreman Les Williams continued to develop the Triples, producing the acclaimed, limited edition Legend and constructing a number of replicas of the multiple TT-winning Slippery Sam. Williams having led the way, Sam has remained a popular subject among replica-builders ever since.
This 'Slippery Sam' replica comes with a plaque inscribed 'Made in England by Les Williams for Bryan Talimer' and a Certificate of Authenticity from L P Williams quoting the frame and engine numbers listed above. It is one of 29 built by Les to customer requirements, and has the optional twin front disc brake with lightweight alloy AP Lockheed race caliper. Accompanying documentation includes an old-style V5 registration document listing Dale Warren of Northampton as owner from August 2001 and the aforementioned Bryan Talimer as owner from August 1994. The history file also contains a quantity of invoices, a quantity of old MoTs, and a current V5C. Acquired for the collection in 2017, the machine is presented in restored condition and currently displays a total of 14, 887 miles on the odometer.
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 website for all pertinent auction information.
