Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 10am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
Registration No: KSC 251D
Frame No: 3TAH49560
MOT: Exempt
One of an estimated 900 to 1, 500 supplied to the Dutch Army
Newly registered in Britain in 2025
A wonderfully characterful machine to restore or conserve
From the mid-1960s, the Dutch Army used a fleet of militarised versions of the civilian Triumph 3TA Twenty One motorcycle, with military-specific modifications such as a high-mounted air intake, a stronger centre stand, a bash-plate, a two-into-one exhaust, a wide-ratio gearbox and a solo seat, all painted in matt green. The number of 3TAs produced for the Dutch Army is estimated at between 900 and 1, 500, predominantly in 1966 and 1967, but opportunities to buy them now are scarce and survivors are highly collectable. Used in a range of applications including service with the military police, the 3TAs remained active until the late 1980s, at which point the remaining bikes were sold off.
This rare survivor from 1966 abounds with character and is very much a newcomer to British roads, having only been registered with the D. V. L. A. in January, 2025. Since then it has remained in the hands of its first British owner. Described by the vendor as being in “good” condition all-round, the patina it exhibits is very appealing to our eyes, and it has great potential to either be enjoyed as an ‘oily rag’ or treated to a full restoration to its original Dutch Army specification. A fascinating prospect either way, the 3TA is supplied with the 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.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
