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Highlights

Extensive restoration including engine and gearbox rebuild
Only 372 miles covered since the restoration
Multiple award winner including 'Best in Class' and 'Best Bike Award'
Displayed at the London Motorcycle Museum

The Appeal

Beloved of the "King of Cool" himself, Steve McQueen, the Triumph TR6 Trophy proved especially popular stateside where it became known as the "desert sled" for its immense off-road capability. TR6 Trophys dominated competition including the gruelling International Six Day Trial and McQueen even rode one in 1962 film 'The Great Escape'.

This 1960 example was exported new to the USA and was repatriated to the UK in 2009. It has since undergone an extensive restoration, covering a mere 372 miles since. It's won many awards at concours events including Salon Privé and has been displayed at the London Motorcycle Museum.

For collectors, this is surely an unmissable opportunity.

History and Paperwork

Built on 29th June 1960
Shipped to the USA on 5th July 1960
Repatriated to the UK in 2009
Subject to a total concours-standard restoration including engine and gearbox rebuild
Won Best in Class on 7th August 2010 at a local show and Runner-up in Class E at the Salon Privé at Syon Park International Concours d'Elegance on 4th September 2013
Loaned to the London Motorcycle Museum on 27th October 2010
Removed from the museum and recommissioned on 16th October 2016
Won Best Bike Award at the Hanworth Classic Show on 25th June 2017
Fully recommissioned once more on 14th April 2021 having been stored in the owner's heated "man cave"
Only 372 miles since restoration

The Condition

Presents superbly with a high standard of restoration
The vendor describes the bike to be "good as new"
Very well preserved since the completion of the restoration
having been ridden exceedingly little, there's no notable signs of wear to report
The wheels and tyres are reportedly in fine order
The seat upholstery and rubber grips/pegs present immaculately
No signs of heavy wear or deterioration to the paint and chrome surfaces

The Mechanics

650 cc four-stroke parallel twin
Four-speed gearbox
The engine and gearbox were rebuilt during the restoration
Recommissioned and reportedly running as it should

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