Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 21st July from 1pm
Auction: Wed 22th July from 10am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
Registration No: Un-RegisteredFrame No: Not SeenMOT: Exempt
Understood to have been built for around £30, 000
Built to a very high specification
Believed to be eligible for Goodwood events
The 750cc, three-cylinder Triumph T150 Trident, and its sister the BSA Rocket III, were launched in 1968, just as Formula 750 racing was about to take off. Rob North, a well-known Midlands frame builder, was approached by the BSA Triumph group in late 1969 to produce a run of frames for a Formula 750 race team that was being assembled for the 1970 Daytona 200. The frame design was by Doug Hale, but was modified by North. Just eight machines were built for 1970, followed by a second batch of “Lowboys” (with a lower headstock) for 1971. Powered by both Trident and Rocket III engines, they finished second and third at the 1970 Daytona, then pulled off a clean sweep of the podium in 1971.
This Rob North F750 evocation was built by Trident Engineering, reputedly costing £30, 000. Since completion, it has never been raced. It has done only one practice day at Mallory Park, since when it has been on static display. Its specification includes a lightweight crank, steel rods, Omega 11. 5:1 pistons, 51B Megacycle high-lift cams with stronger pushrods, 32mm Amal carburettors, Boyer electronic ignition, magnesium Ceriani forks, a five-speed close ratio gearbox, and an NEB speedway clutch with belt drive. It also features an adjustable seat subframe. It will require checks before use.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
