Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 28th October from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 29th October from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
c. 1966 Triumph 3TA (ex-Dutch Army)
No Reserve – Offered from the collection of the late Norman Crump
Registration No: Un-Registered
Frame No: TA H49010
MOT: Exempt
The property of a well-respected trials rider and collector
One of around 900 to 1, 500 specially produced for the Dutch Army
An extremely original survivor ideal for 'oily rag' restoration
A Dutch document is on file from 1985
From the mid-1960s, the Dutch Army used a fleet of militarised versions of the civilian Triumph 3TA Twenty One motorcycle, with military-specific modifications such as a high-mounted air intake, a stronger centre stand, a bash-plate, a two-into-one exhaust, a wide-ratio gearbox and a solo seat, all painted in matt green. The number of 3TAs produced for the Dutch Army is estimated at between 900 and 1, 500, predominantly in 1966 and 1967, but opportunities to buy them now are scarce and survivors are highly collectable. Used in a range of applications including service with the military police, the 3TAs remained active until the late 1980s, at which point the remaining bikes were sold off.
We are pleased to offer a very original Dutch Army 3TA from the collection of the late enthusiast Norman Crump. We understand Mr. Crump purchased it from a local trader who had imported them as a batch, and he intended to use it as a parts donor when he was regularly trialling Triumphs, but luckily it was left in the loft over his workshop and was never stripped. Hidden away for many years, it stands out now as a remarkably original survivor ideally-suited to an ‘oily rag’ restoration. The engine turns over with compression and the gears select, so it promises to be a very rewarding project. An accompanying Dutch document is on file from 1985.
** 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).
