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Auction archive: Lot number 106

1970 Triumph 650cc T120R Bonneville

Estimate
US$8,000 - US$10,000
Price realised:
US$9,200
Auction archive: Lot number 106

1970 Triumph 650cc T120R Bonneville

Estimate
US$8,000 - US$10,000
Price realised:
US$9,200
Beschreibung:

• Nicely finished machine • Desirable oil-in-sump model • A classic café racer The café racers' favorite 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 standardized, but welcome additional improvements included shuttle-valve fork internals, independently adjustable ignition points, 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 oil-in-frame model, this numbers matching Bonnie came into the owner's collection in 2007. Sourced from a Texas garage, it was restored to its factory specifications at some point prior to purchase. Fitted with dual, not a single, Amal concentric carburetors and finished in two-tone burgundy and silver color scheme with a black vinyl saddle, it carries some of the modern improvements that had benefited the Bonneville after nearly a dozen years of production. It is a classic café racer that will bring delight to any motoring enthusiast lucky enough to kick a leg over it and go for a ride.

Auction archive: Lot number 106
Auction:
Datum:
23 Jan 2020
Auction house:
Bonhams London
Las Vegas, Caesar's Entertainment Studios Caesar's Entertainment Studios 4165 Koval Ln Las Vegas NV 89109 Tel: +1 415 391 4000 Fax : +1 415 391 4040 motorcycles.us@bonhams.com
Beschreibung:

• Nicely finished machine • Desirable oil-in-sump model • A classic café racer The café racers' favorite 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 standardized, but welcome additional improvements included shuttle-valve fork internals, independently adjustable ignition points, 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 oil-in-frame model, this numbers matching Bonnie came into the owner's collection in 2007. Sourced from a Texas garage, it was restored to its factory specifications at some point prior to purchase. Fitted with dual, not a single, Amal concentric carburetors and finished in two-tone burgundy and silver color scheme with a black vinyl saddle, it carries some of the modern improvements that had benefited the Bonneville after nearly a dozen years of production. It is a classic café racer that will bring delight to any motoring enthusiast lucky enough to kick a leg over it and go for a ride.

Auction archive: Lot number 106
Auction:
Datum:
23 Jan 2020
Auction house:
Bonhams London
Las Vegas, Caesar's Entertainment Studios Caesar's Entertainment Studios 4165 Koval Ln Las Vegas NV 89109 Tel: +1 415 391 4000 Fax : +1 415 391 4040 motorcycles.us@bonhams.com
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