Beschreibung:

1966 Triumph 650cc 6T Saint Project Registration no. JAD 6D Frame no. 6T DU42220 Engine no. 6T DU42220 One of the most important developments in the history of Triumph's long-running parallel twin was the introduction of unitary construction of the engine and gearbox in 1957, commencing with the 350cc 'Twenty-One' (later 3TA). The 500s went unitary the following year but it was not until 1962 that this more modern form of construction was extended to the 650s. A new alloy cylinder head was adopted at the same time and the engine/gearbox unit went into a new single down-tube frame with bolt-on rear sub-frame. Three 650s were offered initially: the Thunderbird tourer, Trophy trail bike, and Bonneville sports roadster. Triumph enjoyed a long history of providing machines to police forces around the world, the Thunderbird roadster being known as the Saint when built to police specification, Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, this partially dismantled Saint was first registered to Gloucestershire Police on 12th August 1966 and had been transferred into civilian ownership by 1972. Acquired by Reg Allen Motorcycles in March 1995, the machine comes with its original and continuation (1973) old-style logbooks. Fußnoten 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.