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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025
- 1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville 744cc
1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville 744cc
Lot Number: 579
1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville 744cc
Part of the Jim Richardson Collection. Built in late 1977 as a 1978 model. Purchased by Jim and enjoyed for 44 years. Just 17,922 miles from new and remains in good original condition but will require some gentle recommissioning and safety checks prior to returning to the road.
- 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
EHO 966S
SUMMARY
Part of the Jim Richardson Collection. Built in late 1977 as a 1978 model. Purchased by Jim and enjoyed for 44 years. Just 17,922 miles from new and remains in good original condition but will require some gentle recommissioning and safety checks prior to returning to the road.
DESCRIPTION
- The 1978 Triumph Bonneville represents the pinnacle of the Meriden-era Bonnevilles, combining classic British styling with dependable performance and a relaxed, rideable character
- Powered by a 744cc parallel-twin engine producing around 46bhp, the Bonneville offered smooth, tractable power for spirited road use, making it one of the most versatile motorcycles of its time
- This example is a British-spec bike, with the UK-market only 'coffin' tank and was built in late 1977 as a 1978 model
- It's matching numbers and is finished in the distinctive 1978 colour combination of Tawny Brown over Gold
- The 'Bonnie' was purchased locally by Jim in 1979 from its original owner, when it was less than two years old and owned by him for 46 years
- It has covered just 17,922 miles from new and remains in good original condition, with a nice gentle patina acquired over the years
- Supplied with a current V5C (Historic), MOT history until 2017 and a large folder of paperwork with old V5Cs, MOTs, invoices etc.
- Not used in the last couple of years, so will require some gentle recommissioning and safety checks prior to returning to the road
- Being offered without reserve
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 579
- Make
- TRIUMPH
- Model
- T140 BONNEVILLE
- Registration Number
- EHO 966S
- Frame Number
- PX02058
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- PX02058
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Dan Towers
- Motorcycle Consultant
- 07973 859602
- dan@iconicauctioneers.com
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Please note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by 2pm on Monday 10th November due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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