1968 Triumph Trophy

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1968 Triumph TrophyTR6R Trophy Sports21,898 Original Miles VIN TR6RDU69014Matching Engine and Frame Always stored indoors. Strong running motor with good compression. Clutch and transmission functioning well.Unrestored. Complete except for older period Amal Carb and missing seat hinge. Everything is in good functioning condition except for Tachometer drive gear. I have new part and will include with sale. Tach and Speedo heads in good functioning condition. Original Paint with great patina. Chrome is good with patina. All engine castings are is good shape without cracks or repair welds and are unmodified. Head appears to have been rebuilt shortly prior to my ownership commencing 2001. Seller - Erik Schlein786-203-2942 Factory certified BMW, Ducati, Triumph Mechanic and Enthusiast I am the fourth owner this Triumph. I purchased the bike in February 2003 from a small collector from Alabama, Mike Baker, who was good enough to deliver the bike in person to me in Miami as a side trip to a family visit to Orlando Florida. The chain of ownership is clear except for the first owner who apparently was a dealership owner somewhere near Doraville, Georgia. Perhaps the Triumph dealer in Doraville itself. According to Mike, this was the dealer's personal daily driver from 1968 until 1982 when Bobby Pendley of Doraville, Georgia purchased the bike at 20,020 miles. I think it very likely that upon purchase in 1982, Bobby Pendley had the head off for a refresh of the head and very likely new rings because the bike runs fresh with excellent compression and no gasket or crankcase leaks. Between Pendley and Mike Baker, the bike accumulated another 1,500 miles at which point I purchased the bike. I rode the bike and had planned to use it as a restoration candidate. I did not embark upon that restoration and have just enjoyed the bike as is. It is complete, runs well, and has great patina because of the original paint, good maintenance, and everyday use. I suspect that it is mechanically very sorted though I have not had the motor open. The bike has been stored inside from new. The bike has great patina and the paint is original with all original markings and emblems in tact. The engine castings are in excellent mechanical condition with no cracks, or prior welding repair marks. The engine casings do not leak. No, seriously. They just don't. The transmission shifts and indexes flawlessly. The wheel bearings are in good shape. The wheels and spokes are in very good shape. The steering head bearings are tight. The swing arm bush is in very good shape. The suspension has patina from use but shows excellent rebound, spring, and damping behavior. The seat is original with no tears or rips. The seat pan is in good shape. The seat foam has conformed to owner number one's seating over 20,000 miles but it remains comfortable and gives the bike a properly ridden quality. I wouldn't change it, but a bristol restorer would. Brakes are in fine working order. All cables function and are in good shape. The tires have tread but could use replacement simply due to age. The dpo stuff is minimal. The head was painted in metallic silver during its rebuild. Not a practice I endorse because there's no need to do it. It doesn't seem to diminish cooling so there's no need to address it until the head comes off again for work or restoration. There's touch up paint on the right fork leg and some touch up paint in the right side Triumph tank badge. One the gas tank mounting studs in not original and looks to be a temporary fix. This may require cleaning up old thread. And one of the seat mounting tabs is missing and should be replaced. The only unoriginal parts are the carburetor and headlight lens, both of which are period parts. The carburetor is an older Amal monobloc 376 current up to the Amal Mk1 that this bike came with. Remarkably, both the Amal 376 and the Mk1 are both still available new. I suspect that the original owner preferred the older design as it has a larger fuel bowl and bore making giving it better performance over stock. So, the next owner can either leave it as a period style application or revert to stock if desired. The headlight lens is a british made high quality period replacement lens likely from the early 70s. As high quality as stock, but without the Lucas insignia. With the installation of an electronic ignition, this would make a terrific daily driver with patina and reliability. I know whoever cares for this bike next, will enjoy her very, very much. Guaranteed. Local pickup fine. Buyer pays all shipping costs.