12th Jul, 2023 13:00

National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands

 
Lot 104
 

1923 Triumph Ricardo
Ex Brighton Museum

Sold for £11,500

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: NK 5622
Frame No: 330140
Engine No: R89464
CC: 500
MOT: Exempt

  • Owned for over 40 years
  • Been on display in the house ever since
  • Handsome vintage machine
  • Old-style V5 present

Named after engine designer Sir Harry Ricardo a replacement for the aging Triumph side-valves, it featured an innovative four valve head design and was capable of over 70 mph, set three world speed records and won a gold medal in the 1923 International Six Day Trial (ISDT). The engine achieved over 20bhp the same as a 1500cc car engine of the time. The cycle parts were based on Triumph's well-proven Triumph Model H side-valve. The 'Riccy' continued in production as a sports model until 1928.

This 1923 Triumph Ricardo on offer was purchased from the Brighton Museum around 1980. The vendor placed it in his house and that is where it has resided since. The bike was kicked over regularly and appears to have good compression and selects in all gears. A truly time warp machine, and with a little recommissioning will come back to life. It comes complete with a continuation RF60 log book from 1925, and an old-style V5.

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

 

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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