Beschrijving
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 25th March from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 26th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1996 Triumph Thunderbird 900
Three cylinder 900cc custom cruiser.
Estimate
£1, 500 - £2, 000
Registration No: N659 YRP
Frame No: SMTTC339JMT035229
MOT: 20-04-25
Hinckley Thunderbird with classic lines
Enthusiast owned for the last 14 years
Supplied with 16 old MOTs and a V5C
Triumph is the largest surviving British motorcycle manufacturer. The entire British bike industry collapsed in the 1970s and by the early 1980s Triumph went into receivership but after a few years of legal wrangling, British businessman John Bloor bought the name and manufacturing rights with his “new” Triumph motorcycle company re-starting bike production in the early 1990s. They are now re-established as one of the world’s most desirable and best-selling motorcycle brands and have cleverly revived some of the classic model names from the 1950s. The 900cc Thunderbird triple was launched to break into the Custom/ Cruiser market, offering a comfier and more laid-back approach.
This originally presented Thunderbird has been part of an enthusiast private collection since 2011. The classic 1960s style metallic green and cream paint scheme together with the shape of the silencers give it a very traditional Triumph look but with more up to date performance. Used regularly by the vendor for touring in the UK and Europe it has been run recently and comes together with a rare genuine Triumph alloy rear carrier. Already nearly 30 years old, it is still very usable bike and should be an appreciating classic, supplied with 16 old MOTs, a Haynes manual and 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.
