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- 1961 Triumph 3TA Twenty One 348cc
1961 Triumph 3TA Twenty One 348cc
Lot Number: 578
1961 Triumph 3TA Twenty One 348cc
Part of the Jim Richardson Collection. Matching numbers and fitted with integrated panniers, this Triumph 3TA was first registered on 01/041961 to Aldershot dealers, Archer and Son. Used regularly by Jim up until 2023, it may require some light recommissioning.
- ESTIMATE: Offered Without Reserve
+ 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 9th November, 2025 at 10.00am local time at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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REG NUMBER
268 BOR
SUMMARY
Part of the Jim Richardson Collection. Matching numbers and fitted with integrated panniers, this Triumph 3TA was first registered on 01/041961 to Aldershot dealers, Archer and Son. Used regularly by Jim up until 2023, it may require some light recommissioning.
DESCRIPTION
- The Triumph 21 was the name given to the Triumph 3TA, a 350cc twin cylinder motorcycle, produced from 1957 to 1966, first introduced to mark Triumph's 21st anniversary
- It was notable as the first Triumph motorcycle to feature unit-construction with an integrated engine and gearbox, and it became known for its distinctive fully enclosed rear end, which earned it the nickname the 'Bathtub'
- Designed by Edward Turner, with a 349cc engine, single carburettor and a 4-speed, foot-change gearbox
- This matching numbers example, with fitted integrated panniers, was first registered on 01/04/1961 to Aldershot dealers, Archer and Son
- Used regularly by Jim up until 2023, it may require some light recommissioning, prior to returning to the road
- Current V5C and classed as Historic, with a transferable registration number and a large file of paperwork, including old V5Cs, old MOTs, tax discs, buff logbook, invoices etc.
- Being offered with No Reserve
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 578
- Make
- TRIUMPH
- Model
- 3TA
- Registration Number
- 268 BOR
- Frame Number
- 3TA H21587
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 3TA H21587
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Dan Towers
- Motorcycle Consultant
- 07973 859602
- dan@iconicauctioneers.com
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