1914 Triumph Model C 4hp Registration Number: SL 9988 Frame...

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£12,500

1914 Triumph Model C 4hp

Registration Number: SL 9988
Frame Number: TBA
 
- Older restoration by Triumph specialist James Tennant-Ellis.

The Triumph single cylinder engine was designed by Charles Hathaway, winning the Isle of Man TT races in 1908, which gave an enormous boost to sales of Triumph machines.

By 1914, the engine size had grown to 85 x 97 giving 550cc and developing 4hp. Other features were the curved frame, giving a very low saddle position, semi-automatic drip feed lubrication and a wider fuel tank. No less than seven models were catalogued, 3 roadsters, 3 TT roadsters and a TT racer.

Impressive long distance records underlined the reliability of the Triumphs, Harry Long rode a 1911 Triumph for 40,037 mile in 44 weeks, Ivan Hart-Davis set an end to end record of 886 miles in 29 hours, and Albert Catt rode his 1911 Free Engine model for 6 consecutive days, to reach a distance of 2557 miles in May 1911, to name just a few remarkable feats. All this together with TT wins, made Triumph a world beater.

This excellent 1914 Model C was restored in the 1990s by Triumph specialist James Tennant-Ellis, taking care to use original parts. The Sturmey Archer 3 speed gearbox, has recently been overhauled at a cost of over £2,000. 

Part of a collection, the vendor regularly uses the bike on VMCC runs. Serviced and running well, the Triumph is complete with V5c and history file.