1936 Triumph 2/1 250 OHV Single Port Registration Number: A...

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£3,600

1936 Triumph 2/1 250 OHV Single Port

Registration Number: ATG 167  
Frame Number: SL3603 

- Offered with No Reserve
- In current ownership since 1987
- Previously owned by ex-TT racer Ernie ‘Les’ Griffiths 

One of the first single-cylinder models designed by Val Page on joining Triumph, the 2/1 was designed to be a simple entry level machine, but in fact proved to be expensive to produce. In terms of naming, the first number relates to the capacity, the second number is the model number in the range. So 2/1 is the first model in the 250 range (whereas the 2/5 was the top of the range). The Model 2/1's engine was excellent, but as it shared much else with the 350cc range, although robust it was deemed a little on the heavy side at the time. The 2/1 was fitted with 6 volt electrics and Magdyno lighting, and an electric horn. The primary drive was enclosed in an aluminium oil bath. The 3 speed gearbox could be upgraded to 4 speed for an extra 30 shillings. The model survived until the first of the new Tigers came out in 1937.

First registered on 13th January 1936, this 2/1 Single Port was previously owned by Ernie ‘Les’ Griffiths, who competed in the Isle of Man TT races in the 1960s (coming 5th and 3rd in the 1967 and 1968 ultra lightweight ‘50cc’ category respectively). The Triumph has been in current ownership since 1987 (with 5 owners in total), and retains its original engine (IR6 2527) and gearbox (L6.1566). This fine machine is recorded on the VMCC register, and is supplied with original buff registration document, also a file of information and parts receipts.