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thevintagespoke Store Up for sale is a very rare 1958 Triumph 3TA Twenty One This is a collectors quality motorcycle, and we purchased this Triumph at a recent Mecum auction. Due to the quality and excellent shape of this unrestored, unmolested, all original Triumph, I would not consider this a daily driver. Don't miss out on your chance to own this rare piece of Triumph history. I have included some history on the 3TA to showcase it's uniqueness. Launched in 1957 the Model Twenty One was the first of the Triumph Unit Construction twin cylinder motorcycles from the Meridan factory. With a capacity of 349 cc, the engine was a classic Edward Turner design with a 360 degree crankshaft, twin gear driven camshafts and twin plunger oil pump. The cylinder block was cast iron with an alloy head and separate rocker boxes. The engine was dry sump lubrication and there was a single Amal Monoblock carburettor. Drive was by a conventional four speed gearbox, with a right foot gear lever. There are two explanations for the 'Twenty One' name spelt out in full on the side panels. The first explanation is that it celebrates the twenty-first anniversary of Triumph Engineering Co LTD. The second explanation is that the important US export market rated motorcycle engine displacement in cubic inches and 21 cubic inches equates to 350 cc In 1959 the Twenty One was rebranded the Triumph 3TA and also produced as a 500 cc version, the Triumph 5TA, which was also referred to as the 'new Speed Twin'. The 'A' designation was a reference to the fact that both motorcycles were fitted with an alternator as standard, as the pre-unit models had been fitted with a Dynamo. The original versions of both the 350 cc and 500 cc models had the fully enclosed rear end which was fashionable in the late 1950s It was not popular with American customers, where the extra weather protection was less important however, and it got called the 'bathtub'. They also found that the extra sheet metal made access for servicing more complicated. Only the final 3TA model for 1966 dispensed entirely with the rear fairing. We will ship this motorcycle worldwide for $800.00 We will ship this motorcycle anywhere in the states for $400.00 excluding north of CA Contact us here at the shop for details. (785) 577-7055 Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm CST Send email inquires to: collin@thevintagespoke.com