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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025
- 1955 Dresda Triton 750cc
1955 Dresda Triton 750cc
Lot Number: 336
1955 Dresda Triton 750cc
A Dresda-modified 1955 Norton Model 88 frame mated to a 1960 Triumph Thunderbird 750cc engine and featuring modern ignition and retro-modern gauges. Not ridden since it was built. Rebuilt engine turns over well with great compression but has not been seen running. A delightful classic 'café racer'.
- ESTIMATE: £6,000 - £8,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 4th May, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
523 XWD
SUMMARY
A Dresda-modified 1955 Norton Model 88 frame mated to a 1960 Triumph Thunderbird 750cc engine and featuring modern ignition and retro-modern gauges. Not ridden since it was built. Rebuilt engine turns over well with great compression but has not been seen running. A delightful classic 'café racer'.
DESCRIPTION
- The Triton motorcycle first appeared in the late 1960s and early 1970s and was a hybrid of a Triumph engine mounted in a Norton 'featherbed' frame
- These bikes were not available from a main dealship but were kit build projects to complete at home, however some bike shops offered a full build service if required
- Dresda Autos began making bespoke frames for these bikes using revised geometry for racing, becoming known as Dresda Tritons and are sought after today
- This example has been built using a Dresda-modified 1955 Norton frame housing a 1960 750cc 34bhp Triumph Thunderbird engine
- It features a modern ignition system and retro-modern gauges
- Not ridden since being built and some small finishing touches and recommisioning required
- Supplied with a current V5C and file containing parts reciepts and build information
- UK-registered, MOT and tax exempt
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 336
- Make
- DRESDA
- Model
- TRITON
- Registration Number
- 523 XWD
- Frame Number
- K12263961
- Engine Number
- 6TD5271
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Michael McDowell
- Motorcycle Specialist
- 07717 897525
- michael@iconicauctioneers.com
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