Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1956 Triumph 5T Speed Twin
Beautifully restored example
Estimate
£3, 000 - £3, 500
Registration No: 925 HML
Frame No: 5T79082
MOT: Exempt
Matching numbers '56 Speed Twin
Electronic ignition fitted to aid starting
Supplied with manuals and a current V5C
Triumph is one of the most iconic and revered names in the history of motorcycling. Established in Coventry in 1885, by the start of the 1900s the company had made their first motorcycle beginning a continuous run of production under various ownership until its eventual closure in 1983. In 1937 the Edward Turner designed Speed Twin was released launching a range of Triumph twins that went on to epitomise British motorcycles in the post-war years. The 500cc OHV twin was a major turning point for the British motorcycle industry, being lighter than many contemporary singles with significantly more power and torque, prompting most other manufacturers to follow suit with similar models. Early models had either rigid rear suspension or Triumph's trademark Sprung Hub, but by 1956 swinging arm suspension was standard across the range. The basic layout survived in various engine sizes up to 750cc until the eventual closure of the factory in the early 1970s. Triumph staged a remarkable comeback in the 1990s with a range of completely new machines based on the spirit of bikes like the original Speed Twin.
This beautifully presented matching numbers swinging arm Speed Twin, refinished in classic Triumph metallic blue and silver, has been restored to a very high standard. The paint and chrome are in excellent condition and the wheels have been refurbished with new rims and spokes, shod with period correct Avon Speedmaster tyres. Electronic ignition has been fitted, and the bike started well and ticked over nicely when being photographed. It comes supplied with an original Triumph spares book and a Haynes manual, together with a current V5C.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
