1961 Triumph 5TA Registration Number: 865 MYC Frame Number:...

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£2,200

1961 Triumph 5TA

Registration Number: 865 MYC
Frame Number: H23907

- Offered with No Reserve

In the late 1950s Triumph took to the direction of unitary construction for its vertical twins. The 5TA Speed Twin of September 1958 was the second model of this new family, joining the 350cc Twenty One/3TA launched in ‘57. The 500 closely followed the lines of its 350 predecessor, there being little to distinguish it mechanically apart from a larger bore, raised gearing, and larger-section rear tyre. The controversial 'bathtub' rear enclosure introduced on the Twenty One was retained, and the Speed Twin came finished in the model's traditional Amaranth Red.

Originally registered on 2nd September 1961, this 5TA has been part of a small British bike collection in recent years. When acquired by our vendor the bike was registered with a later age-related number, however the T5A has now been reunited with its original number of 856 MYC. At some time the “bathtub” fairing and nacelle have been removed, however a replica set of fibreglass bathtub and front mudguard does come with the bike. 

Recorded on the VMCC register, and with original engine (H23907) and gearbox, the handsome bike is complete with original green continuation (dated 1964) registration document and history file.