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- 1956 Triumph TR6 Trophy 649cc
1956 Triumph TR6 Trophy 649cc
Lot Number: 446
1956 Triumph TR6 Trophy 649cc
A fine example of a mid-1950s TR6 Trophy, the legendary dual-purpose motorcycle, popular in the US desert racing scene where it earned the nickname 'Desert Sled'. This is an older restoration and has been in dry storage for the past few years so will require some recommissioning.
- Sold for: £3,910
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
FGL 287
SUMMARY
A fine example of a mid-1950s TR6 Trophy, the legendary dual-purpose motorcycle, popular in the US desert racing scene where it earned the nickname 'Desert Sled'. This is an older restoration and has been in dry storage for the past few years so will require some recommissioning.
DESCRIPTION
- Launched in 1956 as a stablemate to the 500cc TR5 Trophy, the TR6 was a legendary dual-purpose motorcycle, popular in the US
- The 1956 model used a 649cc air-cooled, 42bhp parallel-twin based on the Tiger T110 and fitted with the new 'Delta' aluminium alloy cylinder head, a high performance camshaft and a single Amal carburettor
- Low final gearing, wide ratio gearboxes and a high level exhaust meant that both models were suitable for daily use but were particularly capable off-road
- The popularity of the TR6 Trophy influenced the design of its sibling, the Triumph Bonneville. After early models of the Bonneville were poorly received, Triumph redesigned it to resemble the TR6
- This bike is an older restoration and has been in dry storage for the past few years so will require some recommissioning
- Engine turns over with compression and was last run, according to the owner, 18 months ago
- Supplied with a dating certificate from the Vintage Motor Cycle Club
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 446
- Make
- TRIUMPH
- Model
- TR6 TROPHY
- Registration Number
- FGL 287
- Frame Number
- 81584
- Engine Number
- TR6 81584
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Michael McDowell
- Motorcycle Specialist
- 07717 897525
- michael@iconicauctioneers.com
Telephone Michael
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