![]() ![]() The engine features polished covers and breathes through a single Amal carburetor as well as a chrome dual exhaust system.Īccolades include first place trophies at the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, Sunday in the Park at Lime Rock, and The Boston Cup as well as features in Classic Bike Guide and on Petrolicious. The 650cc parallel twin produced 34 horsepower when new, and drives the rear wheel through a four-speed gearbox that is shifted on the right. The color-matched headlight nacelle extends backward to cover the handlebar risers and houses a run switch, a 120-mph speedometer, an ammeter, and a five-digit odometer showing 13k miles. Braking is from color-matched drums at both ends. Suspension consists of an inverted fork with color-matched covers as well as dual springs on the solo seat. Wire-spoke wheels with chrome rims feature body-colored center stripes and wear period-style Avon tires measuring 3.30-19 up front and 4.00-18 in the rear. Additional equipment includes both rear and side stands, a fender-mounted front number plate for display, a European-style rear license plate bracket, and passenger foot pegs. The bike was refinished in blue with gold pinstripes on the fenders, while the fuel tank features chrome trim with gold recesses, rubber knee bolsters, and a parcel rack. This 6T is offered with a Rhode Island title in the seller’s name. The bike was acquired in a disassembled state by the seller in the 2010s and subsequently restored, following which it earned first place awards at Greenwich, Lime Rock, and The Boston Cup as well as being featured on the cover of Classic Bike Guide in 2014. The bike is finished in blue with gold pinstripes and features a sprung solo seat, a rear stand, rubber fuel tank bolsters, a single Amal carburetor, and drum brakes. I reserve the right to stop the auction as it is advertised through other mediums.This 1951 Triumph 6T Thunderbird comes from the model’s third year of production and is powered by a 650cc parallel twin paired with a four-speed gearbox. This bike is available for viewing at central motor cycles please call 03 95400866īidders with less than 10 positive feedbacks must contact me first or your bid will be cancelled. THE MOTOR CYCLE TRANSPORT COMPANY I USE IS "BIKES ONLY" THEY ARE STILL OPERATING SO IF YOU BUY IT WE CAN GET IT SHIPPED WITH THE CURRENT RESTRICTIONS. I will do some more set up miles next week and place a video on the site on me starting and riding the bike.īIDDERS PLEASE NOTE. Missing tool box and tank badges both are available from local and international suppliers. 7500 or near offer Taxation Class - Historic Vehicle Fitted with a slightly later (1951) engine, this particular Thun more. I have installed a liner kit and the tank holds fuel. 1950 Triumph 650cc Thunderbird 6T Motorcycle Combination being sold on behalf of my late fathers estate. The tank is in poor shape I repaired two of thew parcel rack mounts it looks very rough. Probably The Best And Prettiest One For Sale, Right Now. Starts Easily, Runs And Rides Very Well. Matching Numbers, Rebuilt To Original Spec. In Fantastic Condition And Fully Restored, Several Years Ago And Then Kept In A Collection, As A Work Of Art / Show Piece. The timing gears are noisy they are the ones that came with the motor I have another set that I will supply or install depending on time. Triumph Thunderbird 6T 1953 650cc, Rigid / Sprung Hub. I have new front stays and a tail light coming next week. Rear guard upper section is reproduction it actually fits and looks good. There is a new carb and I spent over $1000 reconditioning the MK2 sprung hub including bearings, sprocket, covers, springs, plates, C clip and anchor. Black and gold lined paint including new wheels rebuilt by Central Wheels with black centres and golf. I have reconditioned the motor including the following, sludge trap cleaned out, new main bearings, new plus 40 pistons, new valves and guides I measured the big ends they are within tolerance 1.5 thou clearance, installed bearings in the gearbox and reconditioned the forks. £14,500 1953 6T Triumph Thunderbird 650cc Fully restored this year to Blackbird spec with matching numbers 6T 6474N as verified by TOMCC dating certificate. ![]() Triumph Thunderbird 1950 first model considered one of the 20th century's most iconic motor cycles.
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