12th Jul, 2023 13:00

National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands

 
Lot 236
 

1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville
Long term ownership

Sold for £3,910

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: UBX 890T
Frame No: CP81585
Engine No: CP81585
CC: 744
MOT: Exempt

  • Purchased in 2009 with very low mileage
  • A fairly original machine with correct numbers
  • Much loved by the current vendor
  • Comes complete with a 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: 100 more CCs of 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.

The current owner of the 1978 Triumph T140V has enjoyed it since he purchased it in 2009. It was purchased as a very original machine with low mileage. The vendor has kept it up together and advises us that it is running very well and stops well too. He has always maintained it and kept it going in his ownership. It comes complete with a current V5C and some old MOT certificates and other paperwork.

 

Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 12th Jul, 2023

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

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Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our website, by telephone and commission. 

Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.

To enquire about entering your motorcycle or vintage scooter into auction please call our sales office on 01925 210035, email sales@HandH.co.uk or click the Get A Valuation button. Valuations are complimentary and without obligation.

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