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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025
- 1956 Triumph 6T Thunderbird 648cc
1956 Triumph 6T Thunderbird 648cc
Lot Number: 645
1956 Triumph 6T Thunderbird 648cc
This pre-unit matching numbers example is presented in running order. It's a UK-market machine first dispatched to George Marriott in Buckinghamshire in April 1956. Recently restored to its present condition by our vendor but currently not UK-registered.
- Sold for: £4,370
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 9th November, 2025 at 10.00am local time at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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REG NUMBER
YBH 460
SUMMARY
This pre-unit matching numbers example is presented in running order. It's a UK-market machine first dispatched to George Marriott in Buckinghamshire in April 1956. Recently restored to its present condition by our vendor but currently not UK-registered.
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
- Became famous when Marlon Brando rode one in The Wild Ones
- This pre-unit matching-numbers example is presented in running order
- UK-market machine first dispatched to George Marriott in Buckinghamshire in April 1956
- Recently restored to its current condition by our vendor
- Original registration number is YBH 460
- Currently not UK-registered
- Complete with Triumph Dating Letter and paperwork to register back to its original registration number, Triumph Owners Club are happy to assist in this process
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 645
- Make
- TRIUMPH
- Model
- 6T THUNDERBIRD
- Registration Number
- YBH 460
- Frame Number
- 79500
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 6T 79500
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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