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1958 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 older restoration has been in dry storage for the past few years so will require some recommissioning before use.

ESTIMATE: £4,000 - £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

REG NUMBER
882 LTC

SUMMARY

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 matching-numbers example is presented in restored condition, forming part of a large private collection for the last few years
Unused for a while so will require some recommissioning before use
Same owner for last 10 years
UK-registered on a current V5C

SPECIFICATION

Make: TRIUMPH
Model: TR6 TROPHY
Registration Number: 882 LTC
Frame Number: 023099
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Engine Number: TR6 023099

GALLERY

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Mark Bryan
Motorcycle Manager
07958 107974
mark@iconicauctioneers.com

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