Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 8th July from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 9th July from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1972 Triumph TR6R Special
No reserve- Part of the NMM Collection
Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: Not visible
MOT: Exempt
Part of the NMM Collection for a few years
Bespoke special inspired by the works racers
An award winning bike with a great specification
Triumph is one of the most iconic and revered names in the history of motorcycling. Established in Coventry in 1885, by the start of the 1900s the company had made its first motorcycle, beginning a continuous run of production under various ownership until its eventual closure in 1983. In the 1990s Triumph staged a remarkable comeback under new ownership and are once again at the forefront of motorcycling.
This 1972 Triumph Tiger TR6R Special has been part of the display at the National Motorcycle Museum for a number of years, now being offered for sale at no reserve to make space for a planned feature workshop in Hall 3. It was built by Eric Parr, who purchased it new in 1972 to travel to race meetings. Inspired by the Triumphs he saw on the track, he went about making his own Cafe Racer tribute. To improve performance he fitted a Bonneville twin carb head together with a pair of 30mm Concentrics with an oil cooler tucked inside the fairing to keep things cool. The fairing was supplied by Screen and Plastics who made the bodywork for the official works racing team. The chassis is basically standard with just the addition of Marzocchi rear shocks and a pair of Borrani alloy rims. His meticulous work and clever engineering won many awards in the 1980s including 'Best British Special' at the 1983 International Classic Bike Show. A great opportunity to acquire a fantastic looking bike with a good history, stood for a while on display it will need recommissioning before use.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
