Beschreibung:

The café racers’ favourite since its launch, thanks to lusty acceleration and a top speed approaching 120mph, the Bonneville arrived at what aficionados consider its ultimate specification with the launch of the 1968 model. By this time the frame had been sorted and 12-volt electrics standardised, but welcome additional improvements included shuttle-valve fork internals, independently adjustable ignition points, Amal Concentric carburettors and a long overdue twin-leading-shoe front brake. For the next couple of seasons the Bonnie continued essentially unchanged, before the disastrous launch of the ‘oil-in-frame’ (OIF) models in 1970 precipitated the collapse of the entire BSA-Triumph Group. Today these late, pre-OIF Bonnevilles are becoming increasingly sought after by collectors on both sides of the Atlantic. Dating from the last year of production prior to the introduction of the successor oil-in-frame model, this pristine ’70 Bonnie was imported from the USA two years ago. The machine has since undergone a full ‘last nut and bolt’ restoration that included fitting a new exhaust system, electrics, wheel rims, tyres and carburettors, while the engine has been fully rebuilt and the instruments reconditioned. Presented in commensurately good condition, the machine is offered with dating certificate, current MoT/road fund licence and Swansea V5C registration document. Electronic ignition is the only listed deviation from factory specification.