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- The Shuttleworth Summer Motorcycle Sale 2024
- 1953 Triumph 5T Speed Twin 498cc
1953 Triumph 5T Speed Twin 498cc
Lot Number: 430
1953 Triumph 5T Speed Twin 498cc
Very original Triumph 5T Speed Twin with one owner since 1957.
- Sold for: £4,485
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 14th July, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
NXM 362
SUMMARY
Very original Triumph 5T Speed Twin with one owner since 1957.
DESCRIPTION
- The popularity of the 5T Speed Twin was the main reason Triumph recovered so quickly after WWII
- Originally, Speed Twins were built with a rigid frame and girder forks but post-war models were fitted with telesopic forks and a rear sprung hub
- This matching numbers example displays a fabulous patina from an older restoration
- Same owner since 1957 with only one previous owner
- Garage stored for last ten-plus years, engine turns with compression but will need restoring or recommissioning before use
- Complete with original RF60 buff logbook, original instruction manual, old insurance document, old tax disc dated 1957 and some Lucas correspondence
- Fitted with the correct period leg guards
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 430
- Make
- TRIUMPH
- Model
- 5T SPEED TWIN
- Registration Number
- NXM 362
- Frame Number
- 5T 41144
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 5T 41144
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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PAYMENT
Payment is due by 5pm on Monday 15th July.
Payment should be made by bank transfer where possible. Card payments can be made (in person only) as follows: up to £20,000 by debit card and £5,000 by credit card.
Please note we do not accept cash or AMEX.
COLLECTION
Due to venue restrictions, all lots must be cleared from Shuttleworth by 2pm on Monday 15th July 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.
Our motorcycle transport partners, Moving Motorcycles, can assist with UK, European & International collection and delivery. You can obtain a quote online using the link below:
https://movingmotorcycles.co.uk/lp/iconic-auctioneers/
Purchasers will be contacted after the sale regarding transport.
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