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- 1979 Triumph T140E Bonneville 744cc
1979 Triumph T140E Bonneville 744cc
Lot Number: 606
1979 Triumph T140E Bonneville 744cc
Matching numbers 5-speed Triumph Bonneville.
- Sold for: £3,920
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 30th July, 2023 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
JGK 654T
SUMMARY
Matching numbers 5-speed Triumph Bonneville.
DESCRIPTION
- Launched in1978 aimed primarily at the US market, with the 'E' meaning low emissions
- 5-speed gearbox, new Amal carburettors and Lucas electronic ignition made the bike more reliable
- This USA-spec, albeit never exported, is a matching numbers example and UK-registered from new
- Mostly original and unrestored. Complete with its original tank and seat
- Described as 'in good running order'
- Complete with its original Bill of Sale and old V5
- Two previous owners and current V5C included
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 606
- Make
- TRIUMPH
- Model
- T140E
- Registration Number
- JGK 654T
- Frame Number
- T140 CA20112
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- T140E CA20112
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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