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
1972 Triumph T150V
From the Keith Mason collection
Estimate
£5, 500 - £7, 500
Registration No: XEU 628K
Frame No: T150V KG03832
MOT: Exempt
1972 US export specification Trident
Good looking bike in black and gold
Supplied with a current V5C
A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, Keith Mason started working in his local bike shop at the age of 15 before eventually branching out on his own a few years later. From humble beginnings selling secondhand bikes from a small shop, Keith built up the Moto GB empire to become one of the biggest motorcycle retailers and importers in the UK. The group has now grown to include 15 retail shops and is responsible for importing 9 different brands, also supplying many independent dealers, including QJ Motor, Voge, Lambretta, FB Mondial, Morbidelli, SYM and Hero. Keith sadly passed away in 2023, but in recent years he had put together a fantastic collection of his favourite classic bikes, ranging from a humble Honda Express to a beautiful Vincent Black Shadow, documenting his lifetime in the trade. We are pleased to offer all 31 bikes from this collection in our March sale.
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 1937 the Edward Turner designed Speed Twin was released, thus launching a range of Triumph twins that went on to epitomize British motorcycles in the post-war years. The 3 cylinder 750cc Trident was essentially one and a half 500cc twins and proved to be the last success story for the company, with the bike going on to dominate the early years of the Formula 750 race series. After the mixed reception to the Ogle Design of the first Tridents, by 1972 a more traditional Triumph look was adopted, giving a lighter, leaner, more elegant style with a smaller tank, revised mudguards and simpler side panels, complemented by tapered silencers. The groups new 8" twin leading shoe conical front brake and hub was adopted and the wheel size now mirrored that of the rear, both using 19" spoked rims. This 1972 T150 spent its early years in the USA before being repatriated back home in 2017. Offered in excellent condition, it is presented in export specification including a US style small fuel tank finished in black with gold scallops and white pinstripes, chrome front and rear mudguards, Western style chrome swept back handlebars and Norton Pea Shooter style reverse cone silencers. This machine is being sold as a collector’s item, part of Keith Mason's stunning private collection of Vintage and Classic machines that have all been dry stored for several years and will require recommissioning before use. It will be supplied with a current V5C.
** 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).
