Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1925 Triumph Model P
Estimate
£5, 000 - £6, 000
Registration No: PW 4284
Frame No: 901025
MOT: Exempt
Restored to an exceptionally high standard in previous ownership
Finished in the style of the 1925 1, 000 Mile Stock Trial Model P, which won a gold award
An excellent opportunity for straightforward recommissioning
Difficult trading conditions in the mid-1920s prompted Triumph to produce a machine that could undercut its rivals on price but maintain the marque’s reputation for high quality. Introduced in 1925, the Model P succeeded in achieving Triumph's aims, selling for £42 17s. 6d., a figure that only BSA could approach with their 493cc 3½hp at £44. The new machine was entirely conventional with a side-valve engine, three speeds and chain drive, although the early contracting band front brake was unusual and somewhat marginal in performance; it was replaced when the second batch of machines was produced, the first 20, 000 having been built at the rate of a 1, 000 a week during 1925.
This beautifully-presented 1925 Model P was sold through Verralls in 2004 to the late enthusiast Norman Wilson, from whose estate the previous owner acquired it in 2009. He kept it until 2021, when it passed to the present owner, an enthusiastic collector, who placed it on static display. Beautifully restored in the past, with details in the style of the gold award-winning Model P which participated in the 1925 1, 000 Mile Stock Trial. Last on the road in 2007, it will require straightforward recommissioning, after which it will make a splendid machine for vintage events. A copy of a period 1, 000 Mile Stock Trial report is on file.
** 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).
