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- 1954 Triumph 6T Thunderbird 649cc
1954 Triumph 6T Thunderbird 649cc
1954 Triumph 6T Thunderbird 649cc
Matching numbers, sprung hub 6T Thunderbird presented in good overall older restoration condition. Current owner for last 10 years but unused for some time so will require some recommissioning before use.
- ESTIMATE: £3,000 - £5,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 22nd February, 2026 at 11.00am local time at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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REG NUMBER
VFC 262
SUMMARY
Matching numbers, sprung hub 6T Thunderbird presented in good overall older restoration condition. Current owner for last 10 years but unused for some time so will require some recommissioning before use.
DESCRIPTION
- Launched in 1949 and followed on from the popular 500 Speed Twin
- Fitted with a bigger 650cc engine and very much aimed at the US-market
- Made famous by Marlon Brando riding one in The Wild Ones
- This older restored pre-unit example is presented in good overall condition
- UK registered from new in March 1954 with a current V5C
- A matching-numbers example forming part of a large private collection
- Same current owner for last 10 years
- Unused for some time so will require some recommissioning before use
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- TRIUMPH
- Model
- 6T THUNDERBIRD
- Registration Number
- VFC 262
- Frame Number
- 45751
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 6T 45751
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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