Description
This motorcycle is Lot 102 - To be auctioned by Bonhams at The Spring Stafford Sale (The International Classic MotorCycle Show) on 26th & 27th April, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 147 are to be sold from 14:00 on Saturday 26th April 2025.
Lots 201 - 410 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 27th April 2025.
Public Viewing:
Available 26th & 27th April 2025 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The International Classic MotorCycle Show).
Lot 102
The Dale Winfield Motorcycle Collection, 12 delivery miles
1980 Triumph 750cc Bonneville Executive Limited Edition
Registration no. GWA 309V
Frame no. T140E BB26478
Engine no. T140E BB26478
The final phase of development of Triumph's vertical twin commenced in 1972 with the first appearance of the new 750cc Bonneville. Other improvements included a ten-stud cylinder head, triplex primary chain, stronger transmission, and a disc front brake, while a five-speed gearbox, introduced on the preceding 650 Bonneville, was standard equipment on the 750. After the Meriden debacle, the Bonneville continued as Triumph's main model, ringing the changes to produce a succession of special and celebratory editions, while significant technological developments included the adoption of electronic ignition and the introduction of models with electric starting and an 8-valve head.
Supplied by Leather & Simpson of Sheffield, the machine offered here is one of the final Meriden-built models, the limited edition Executive, which was introduced in 1980 and used the electric start engine, while a cockpit fairing, top box, and panniers were standard equipment also. Offered with V5C and a photocopied V5, recording the original owner as one Raymond Glover of Sheffield as of 1st June 1980. Our vendor purchased the machine from him in July 1993. Displaying a mere 12 'delivery' miles on the odometer, the Triumph is presented in 'as new' but age-related condition and would respond well to detailing. The machine comes with an owner's handbook; Triumph advertising literature; a Triumph guarantee card and brochure; and a price list with annotations to the reverse. Key not present.
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.
