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- 1978 Rickman Metisse Triumph 498cc
1978 Rickman Metisse Triumph 498cc
1978 Rickman Metisse Triumph 498cc
An amazing opportunity to buy a one owner from new, Rickman Metisse with low mileage, single ownership for over 48 years and in great overall condition. Just 930 miles since restoration but not ridden in recent years. Occasionally started and used for shows where it has won a number of awards.
- ESTIMATE: £6,000 - £8,000
+ 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
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REG NUMBER
UJG 355T
SUMMARY
An amazing opportunity to buy a one owner from new, Rickman Metisse with low mileage, single ownership for over 48 years and in great overall condition. Just 930 miles since restoration but not ridden in recent years. Occasionally started and used for shows where it has won a number of awards.
DESCRIPTION
- Rickman Metisse – a renowned line of handcrafted motorcycle frames developed by brothers Derek and Don Rickman in the late 1950s. Named Metisse (“mongrel”) for its mix of components, the design combined engines from makers such as Triumph and BSA with the Rickman's own innovative frames. Celebrated for its performance, versatility, and racing success, the Metisse later evolved into road-legal and Japanese-engined versions
- Registered from new in 1978 to our vendor's father, this superb example was eventually stripped by him and carefully stored for many years. In recent years, he totally restored the bike and rebuilt it into the wonderful machine you see here today
- Still fitted with its original 500cc Triumph Daytona parallel twin and sporting higher level handlebars instead of its original clip-ons. Supplied with a (rare) spare petrol tank
- It has covered just 930 miles since the restoration but not ridden in recent years. Occasionally started and used for shows where it has won a number of awards
- Currently lacking foot pegs due to being removed for storage
- Complete with a current V5C, and a photo album showing each stage of the re-build
- In excellent condition and a real 'head turner', this is a rare opportunity to acquire a superbly presented, one-owner Metisse
- Without much recent use, the bike may require a small element of recommissioning prior to use.
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- RICKMAN
- Model
- METISSE TRIUMPH
- Registration Number
- UJG 355T
- Frame Number
- CJP104
- Engine Number
- KE00877
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Dan Towers
- Motorcycle Consultant
- 07973 859602
- dan@iconicauctioneers.com
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