Beschreibung
Triumph T150 Slippery Sam Replica Registration Number: N/ A Frame Number: TBA - Restored in current ownership to show condition Slippery Sam is a carefully prepared British Production Class racing motorcycle, the base machine being a Triumph T150 Trident. The name ‘ Slippery Sam ‘ was acquired during the 1970 Bol d’Or race in France, a 24 hour, an endurance race for road going production machines. During the race escaping oil from the engine, covered the Triumph works riders Percy Tait and co-rider Steve Jolly, making the bike difficult to ride. Nevertheless , they managed to finish fifth. The race was won by Paul Smart (brother in law of Barry Sheene) and co-rider Tom Dickie on another works Trident. Slippery Sam went on to win five consecutive production 750 class TT races at the Isle of Man, between 1971 and 1975. Sadly, the bike was completely destroyed in a fire in 2003, whilst on display at the National Motorcycle Museum. The bike currently on display at the museum, is a rebuilt replica of this model. Our vendor painstakingly built this replica to be a true likeness of the original Slippery Sam. Many journeys were taken to the National Motorcycle Museum, to obtain photographs, dimensions and measurements of the original Slippery Sam. Presented in show condition, with a V5c present and in road trim, this is believe to be the best Slippery Sam replica, in the country. The vendor advises us the bike will need a fresh battery and light recommissioning before use.
This bike will be sold at auction with Dore & Rees Motoring at the Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, on Sunday 25th February 2024. For more details contact the Motoring Department via the above details.
