1950 Triumph 6T Thunderbird 649cc

Lot Number: 504

1950 Triumph 6T Thunderbird 649cc

The pre-Bonneville 650 twin sports bike.

  • Sold for: £8,050

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 10th November, 2024 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    LPX 579

SUMMARY

The pre-Bonneville 650 twin sports bike.

DESCRIPTION

  • Launched in 1949 and followed on from the popular 500 Speed Twin
  • Fitted with a bigger 650cc engine and very much aimed at the US-market
  • Made famous with Marlon Brando riding one in The Wild Ones
  • This older restored pre-unit example is presented in good overall condition
  • Matching numbers and complete with an RF60 buff logbook and old MOT
  • Part of a large deceased estate
  • Stored for last few years so will require some recommissioning before use
  • UK-registered on a current V5C

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
504
Make
TRIUMPH
Model
6T THUNDERBORD
Registration Number
LPX 579
Frame Number
11590N
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Engine Number
6T 11590N

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.

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Payment is due by 5pm on Monday 26th August.

Payment should be made by bank transfer where possible. Payment by card can be made (in person only)

Due to venue restrictions, all lots must be cleared from the NEC by 2pm on Monday 11th November 2024.

If your motorcycle is not collected by then, we will arrange transport with Moving Motorcycles at a cost of £125+VAT which will include 3 days storage at their secure facility in Northamptonshire.

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