1964 Triumph 650cc T120R Bonneville Frame no. DU9282 Engine no. T120 DU9282
1964 Triumph 650cc T120R BonnevilleFrame no. DU9282Engine no. T120 DU9282
There's little argument that a mid-1960s Triumph Bonneville is just about the best-looking Britbike ever made, with just-right proportions and a jaunty, let's-go-riding attitude. Comedian and motorcycle collector Jay Leno has owned a 1964 Bonnie for 28 years – it's identical to the T120R on offer here – and says, "As far as being a good-looking bike, they don't get much better. Simple, classic, elegant, it looks like a real motorcycle." This was the second year for Triumph's unit-construction 650, relegating the arcane setup of separate crankcases and gearbox housing to the history books. The ignition system was also brought out of the Dark Ages, the ancient magneto/dynamo arrangement replaced with an alternator and points. The stiffer single-downtube chassis introduced in 1963 remained, though new-design forks were fitted. These had external springs covered by rubber gators, resulting in one of the best-handling road bikes of the 1960s. You could have your '64 Bonneville in any color scheme you wanted – as long as that was Gold over Alaskan White. Top color on the gas tank was now dominant, following the lines of the rubber knee pads rather than simply bisecting the tank.This immaculate 1964 Bonneville was fully restored by Bill Hoard, acknowledged as one of the standard setters in classic Triumph restoration. The work was accomplished in 2004, at which time the engine was run-in, then re-torqued and readjusted. No additional miles have been logged since, as the bike has been on static display in a private Florida collection or before the public at the Motorsports Museum of Orlando.
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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1964 Triumph 650cc T120R BonnevilleFrame no. DU9282Engine no. T120 DU9282
There's little argument that a mid-1960s Triumph Bonneville is just about the best-looking Britbike ever made, with just-right proportions and a jaunty, let's-go-riding attitude. Comedian and motorcycle collector Jay Leno has owned a 1964 Bonnie for 28 years – it's identical to the T120R on offer here – and says, "As far as being a good-looking bike, they don't get much better. Simple, classic, elegant, it looks like a real motorcycle." This was the second year for Triumph's unit-construction 650, relegating the arcane setup of separate crankcases and gearbox housing to the history books. The ignition system was also brought out of the Dark Ages, the ancient magneto/dynamo arrangement replaced with an alternator and points. The stiffer single-downtube chassis introduced in 1963 remained, though new-design forks were fitted. These had external springs covered by rubber gators, resulting in one of the best-handling road bikes of the 1960s. You could have your '64 Bonneville in any color scheme you wanted – as long as that was Gold over Alaskan White. Top color on the gas tank was now dominant, following the lines of the rubber knee pads rather than simply bisecting the tank.This immaculate 1964 Bonneville was fully restored by Bill Hoard, acknowledged as one of the standard setters in classic Triumph restoration. The work was accomplished in 2004, at which time the engine was run-in, then re-torqued and readjusted. No additional miles have been logged since, as the bike has been on static display in a private Florida collection or before the public at the Motorsports Museum of Orlando.
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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