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1927 Triumph Works TT Racing Motorcycle 489cc
Lot Number: 138
1927 Triumph Works TT Racing Motorcycle 489cc
An important part of Triumph Motorcycles racing history, this time-warp factory TT racer is back on sale.
- Sold for: £41,625
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 12th February, 2022 at 2.30pm GMT at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
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REG NUMBER
UNREGISTERED
SUMMARY
An important part of Triumph Motorcycles racing history, this time-warp factory TT racer is back on sale.
DESCRIPTION
- Believed to be one of 6 factory racers entered by Triumph in the Isle of Man TT races in 1927. The frame number 'T.7.1' is thought to represent T for TT, 7 for 1927 and 1 as the first of the six bikes
- Crankcase halves are stamped 'T75', possibly the 5th 1927 TT engine produced
- Triumph TT racer Wilmot Evans is thought to be the rider in the 1927 TT as photos from the event show the same bulbous fuel tank (repainted in the 1960s)
- Never registered for road use but verified in the 1960s as a "genuine works racing model" by a family friend of previous owner, the late Ron Cresswell
- Apparently stored in the previous owner's loft since 1932. Photographs show the condition of the bike as found to be mostly complete and 'as is' today
- A 'two-valve' model developed at Brooklands by Victor Horsman using his own cylinder head and a Triumph bottom end. Went into production in 1927 as the TT Model
- The bike on offer is fitted with the factory twin pannier fuel tanks with quick fillers, 8" front brake and Bentley and Draper fork stabilisers in a Triumph fork
- Total-loss oil system via a mechanical pump. A separate oil tank is fitted under the saddle
- High compression pistons, large valves, 3-speed gearbox converted to foot change
- Twin float-bowl Amac Track type carb. Lucas Racing magneto operated via the handlebars
- Used in the 70s and 80s at various events and was running when our vendor purchased it. Dry stored for last few years so may require some recommissioning before use
- Featured in a 2012 edition of The Classic Motorcycle, photocopy on file
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 138
- Make
- TRIUMPH
- Model
- WORKS TT RACING MOTORCYCLE
- Registration Number
- UNREGISTERED
- Frame Number
- T.7.1
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 122032
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
Motorcycles can be collected from ExCel, London on Monday 14th February between 9am and 11am.
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Any motorcycles not collected by 11am on Monday 14th February will be taken to our transport partners facility in Northamptonshire for a fee of £125 plus VAT, including 3 days storage. Storage will be charged at £5 plus VAT per day thereafter.
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