3rd Jul, 2024 12:00

National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands

 
Lot 184
 

1980 Triumph T140

Sold for £3,565

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: GOM 575W
Frame No: BB26368
MOT: Exempt

  • Purchased by the current owner in 1999
  • Recent top-end rebuild
  • Correct number machine
  • Current V5C

The second generation T140 (Bonneville) can be very appealing in ownership, they’re typically cheaper than the T120 and they have some quality upgrades: 100cc more displacement, a front disc brake, and an additional gear in the transmission. This was Triumph’s way of combating the onslaught of advancements from Japan, however, it turns out that Triumph was arguably a bigger obstacle to their own success than Honda, Suzuki, et al, as workers at the Meriden factory held a sit-in to protest the announced closure of their plant.

This 1980 Triumph T140 was purchased by the current owner in 1999, and was used on a regular basis until he decided to do a top-end overhaul. It benefits from a rebore, new pistons, rings, valves, and guides. The vendor has not used it much since and it would still need a little bit more running in. It is offered with a current V5C Registration Document.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217

 

Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 3rd Jul, 2024

An auction of classic motorcycles & vintage scooters taking place at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, West Midlands.

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