Highlights
- Older restoration in attractive red metallic with white and gold detailing
- Displaying 8,943 miles believed by seller to be correct
- UK registered since 991 with only two keepers
- Recently serviced by noted Triumph Trident specialist Les Williams
- Fitted with new 5spd gearbox
The Appeal
Cleverly taking its name from its ‘Tiger and a half’ 749cc air-cooled triple, the Trident was a Triumph masterpiece. As quick as the UJW bikes in a straight line and with better handling than its home-grown rivals, the Trident was a massive success on the track but proved expensive compared to its arch-rival, the Honda CB750.
That red-hot competition blunted sales, making survivors rare. But the T150’s engineering and capability have fuelled continuous demand for these bikes, and we expect this beautifully presented example to be popular. Built in 1972 and initially exported, it returned to the UK in 1991 and has had just two keepers since arrival. The seller acquired it in 2020 to join his small marque collection. He tells us that the 8,943 displayed miles is correct, although we can’t verify that.
DVLA records indicate that it was restored and repainted around 25 years ago. It presents extremely well, with the lovely dark red metallic paintwork, white detailing and gold pinstripes all in great order. The chrome is bright and the Triumph-branded fittings well kept. Recent maintenance includes fitting a new 5-speed gearbox, and it has been freshly serviced by Triden guru Les Williams.
Key Information
- Mileage: 8,943 miles indicated (believed by the vendor to be correct but unverified)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: exempt
- Technical specs: 58hp 749cc three-cylinder petrol, triple Amal carburettors 5spd manual
- Paperwork: V5C
The Detail
- Handsome bike in dark red metallic with white stripe and gold pinstriping
- Paintwork in good order with correct gold decals as shown
- Bright chromework in good order
- Smart black vinyl saddle with Triumph branding
- Triumph-branded grips and well presented dials and switchgear
- Fitted with a new five-speed gearbox
- Serviced by Triumph Trident specialist Les Williams
- Vendor states the vehicle starts and runs as it should
- We are told that the bike rides as it should
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