1972 Triumph Trident Project, 750 cc. Registration number MT...

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£2,100

1972 Triumph Trident Project, 750 cc. Registration number MTD 19K. Frame number T150 AG 1080. Engine number T150 TEE 01146.
Essentially a 'Tiger-and-a-half', the Triumph and BSA 750 triples were launched in the UK in 1969, just in time to be up-staged by Honda's four-cylinder CB750. Differences between the Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket 3 were more than just cosmetic: the two models used different frames and in BSA guise the motor's cylinder block was inclined forwards. Only the Trident survived the Group's collapse in 1972, continuing as the T150V (with 5-speed gearbox) and later the T160 (using the BSA-type engine). The number of important production race victories achieved (notably by the works Triumph 'Slippery Sam') is eloquent testimony to how effective a high-speed road-burner a well-fettled triple can be. Today the models are served by an active owners' club and enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide.
This example was last on the road in 1996 and has been stripped for a rebuild, which has now stalled. The engine has been part dismantled and was found to have a bent crank shaft, also there are no tanks. There are a lot of parts with this bike including a new seat and buyers should check to see what is with the machine. This bike will make a good spring project for the new owner.
Sold with the V5C.