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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1959 Triumph 6T Thunderbird 649cc
1959 Triumph 6T Thunderbird 649cc
Lot Number: 538
1959 Triumph 6T Thunderbird 649cc
A well restored, matching numbers example of the iconic pre-unit Triumph 6T Thunderbird presented in running order. Big history file with numerous receipts, old MOTs and some correspondence.
- Sold for: £6,325
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 20th July, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
620 UXJ
SUMMARY
A well restored, matching numbers example of the iconic pre-unit Triumph 6T Thunderbird presented in running order. Big history file with numerous receipts, old MOTs and some correspondence.
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
- Restored by Ace Classics in 2023 with receipts
- Big history file with numerous receipts, old MOTs and some correspondence
- Great example of the classic Triumph
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 538
- Make
- TRIUMPH
- Model
- 6T THUNDERBIRD
- Registration Number
- 620 UXJ
- Frame Number
- 023478
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 6T 023478
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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