1977 Triumph Bonneville Jubilee, 744 cc. Registration number...

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£7,500 - £8,500

1977 Triumph Bonneville Jubilee, 744 cc. Registration number WDX 940S. Frame number T140V CP 81632J. Engine number T140V CP 81632J.
The final phase of the Triumph twin's development began in 1972 with the first appearance of the new 750cc version of the Bonneville, the increase in bore size necessitating a new crankcase to accommodate the larger barrels. Other improvements included a new ten-stud cylinder head, triplex primary chain, stronger transmission and a disc front brake. A five-speed gearbox, introduced on the preceding 650 Bonneville, was standard equipment on the 750. Despite the age of the basic design and strong competition from Japanese and European manufacturers, the Bonnie remained for many years the UK's top-selling 750. In 1977 Triumph introduced a special, limited edition Bonneville to celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee. This was basically the standard Bonnie enhanced by a red, white and blue on silver finish, coachlined cycle parts, and a chromed front brake, timing cover and primary chaincase. One thousand were made for the UK and another thousand for the USA, while a further 400 were despatched to other markets.
This UK market matching numbers example was bought new by Arthur Foster of Lowestoft on the 12th October 1977 who used it sparingly. In February 1989 Peter Hird of Hull bought it with 2,327 miles on the odometer and rode it for several years taking the mileage up to some 6,327.
At this point he decided it needed improving so it was fully stripped and rebuilt; the tinware was resprayed by Rapier Paints of Hull, the frame was shot blasted and painted with twin pack, the engine rebuilt with new seals (the internals were all very good), the clutch was converted to hydraulic, the brake discs were dechromed and new stainless steel calipers and master cylinder fitted, new pipes and silencers fitted. With Avon Roadrider tyres fitted the bike was transformed and since then he has covered another 6,000 on her.
The restoration has mellowed well and this well presented machine is in very good condition, ready for the next custodian. Sold with the V5C and Peters list of its timeline.