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
1954 Triumph Terrier
No Reserve
Registration No: 726 XUH
Frame No: T7555
MOT: Exempt
Advanced project requiring commissioning, as the motorcycle is not currently running
Lightweight and approachable design, intended to be easy and enjoyable to ride once restored
Supplied with V5C registration document and offered at no reserve
Introduced in the early 1950s, the Triumph Terrier was conceived as a lightweight motorcycle that delivered the look, feel and engineering integrity of Triumph’s larger machines in a more accessible package. Contemporary factory literature described it as “a remarkable lightweight that breaks fresh ground in many fields of design and provides all the accepted best features of a big motorcycle. Recognisable at once as a ‘little brother’ to the famous Triumph twins, it is built to exactly the same standards of fine finish, quality and performance.” That philosophy is clearly reflected in the Terrier’s balanced proportions and traditional mechanical layout.
Produced as part of Triumph’s post-war lightweight range, the Terrier appealed to riders seeking dependable everyday transport combined with genuine motorcycle refinement. Compact, lightweight and unintimidating, it offered an easy and confidence-inspiring introduction to motorcycling while retaining the character and build quality associated with the Triumph name.
This example is presented as an advanced project. The motorcycle is substantially assembled but is not currently running and will therefore require commissioning before road use. It should be viewed as a completion project rather than a ready-to-ride machine. Offered at no reserve and supplied with its V5C registration document, this Triumph Terrier represents an appealing opportunity to complete and recommission a classic British lightweight.
** 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).
