5464 Triumph Other

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1954-1964 Military Triumph TRW500 A Beautiful Motorcycle For-Sale- PreWar Triumph Designed For Military/Police Use The bike is an excellent investment and a great candidate for either repair and ride it original or a full frame up 100 point restoration! This bike was originally sold as a Military Police Bike in Pakistan, and shipped back to the US in the early 60’s, it had an issue with the clutch/kickstarter assembly shortly after arriving and was taken apart for repair and never completed, a blessing in disguise as the bike sat dry and out of harms way in storage for almost 50 years! That is why it has such low mileage and appears to have very little wear from use! It is not running and needs some engine repairs and is sold as-is where-is. Parts Included (off bike – see picture): · Air Filter Box · Chain · Spare Head Light · Chain Guard Every Part for this bike is still available even complete NOS engines! ~ Check out http://www.burtonbikebits.net/ for your restoration needs!!! A Classic that is only going up in value, you can’t go wrong! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please check out our extremely detailed YouTube video:https://youtu.be/a2JCb_RwUXc Call 860-454-7024 m-f 9-6 if you have any questions!This bike was purchased to be a museum piece in the New England Motorcycle Museum, but we need to raise more funds to cover repair costs of the museum…So along with hundreds of other bikes from our collection it will sell as-is!...our loss your gain!Any enthusiast of this era and more would appreciate this bike added to their collection. Attractively priced, this bike is a beauty and is ready for your love and restoration plans. Don’t miss the opportunity to own her today, place your Bid Now! Either way, you won’t be disappointed she is waiting for you!There is more to see! Come and visit! All proceeds are going towards the New England Motorcycle Museum restoration project under construction now!!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NO TITLE SOLD AS-IS WITH BILL OF SALE/ Q1 SUPPLEMENTAL ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP ONLYTITLE; Title NOT included, there is NO TITLE only a bill of sale so PLEASE check with your State or Country to find out compliance laws for your area, In CT title is not required to sell or register an antique motorcycle like this one. IF YOU HAVE ZERO EBAY FEEDBACK YOU MUST CONTACT US TO VERIFY THAT YOU ARE A LEGITIMATE BUYER-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- History:Over the past hundred years or so, many motorcycle manufacturers have built special models for use by the military, police departments and other government ministries. The original Triumph company was one such concern, building military models during both World Wars, as well for peacetime use.The TRW 500 side-valve vertical-twin was one of these machines. Typically, such bikes had to be capable of off-road running in various adverse conditions, including the ability to climb relatively steep grades and to traverse a stream with 38 cm (15 in.) of water. Hence, ruggedness of build, durability and reliability were essential attributes of such machines.So too were simplicity of design, ease of maintenance and repair in the field, and such things as a quiet exhaust, so as not to draw the attention of the enemy or to aid them in locating the source of any noise. Part of the original design specifications for what became the TRW 500 was that it was not to be audible at a distance of 0.8 km (half a mile).The original design work on the bike was started in 1942 by Bert Hopwood to meet the British military’s need for a side-valve 500 for the war effort. These bikes were meant for use in couriering dispatches, staff car and convoy escort, military police security work, patrolling, reconnaissance and so on. At that time, Triumph was already building a 350 OHV single for the military.So what really led Triumph to the build their side-valve 500 twin? Some say a huge shouting match between then Triumph-owner Jack Sangster and his chief designer, Edward Turner, who promptly quit, jumped ship and became chief designer at rival firm BSA.When Sangster heard that Turner was designing a new side-valve 500 BSA twin for a military contract, he immediately ordered Hopwood to do the same thing, and to get it finished before Turner. Hopwood completed the 500 twin by February 1943.For various reasons, Triumph’s side-valve 500 prototype never made it into wartime production, even though it met all of the required design brief specifications, including a dry weight of just 127 kg (280 lb.).The TRW was never sold new to the public. It was for forces and other governmental use only. But machines were later sold off secondhand. The bulk of sales went to Commonwealth countries, where many—or most—TRWs still are. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Pakistan all had their share (not necessarily in that order). Call 860-454-7024 IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONSAUCTION TERMS:Please read carefully!Motorcycle sales are FINAL:Qualified and Serious bidders only, please make sure this is the motorcycle you want and you have the money to buy it before committing!Kaplan Cycles takes pride in top-quality customer service;Please contact us prior to leaving feedback so we may resolve any issues, questions or concerns about our motorcycles, and let us know what we can do to resolve them before leaving feedback!We strive to do our best to make sure all our customers are 100% happy.We always provide top-quality service and motorcycles described as accurately as possible.We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 6pm EST, 5 days a week.For our fastest service please call Kaplan Cycles at 860-454-0724.Warranty:All motorcycles sold "as is, where is" with no warranty unless written and implied.We encourage you or a third party to come and do a full inspectionPAYMENT:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DEALER CONVEYANCE FEE ON THIS SALE IS: $100OUT OF STATE BUYERS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY TAX ON THE DOC FEE ONLYBUYER TO PAY WINNING BID PLUS DEALER DOC FEE AND APPLICABLE TAXES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Deposit Due Within 24 Hours of Sale:PayPal, cash, and credit cards are accepted for deposit.The Deposit is nonrefundable.Final Payment is due within 72 hours / three days:Wire transfers are the preferred method of payment, we will email you the wire transfer form, simply print and hand it to or email the form to your banker, and call Kaplan Cycles when the wire is sent at 860-454-7024 and ask for Jason or Paul, we will confirm payment is received and tag the motorcycle “SOLD ~ PAID IN FULL, cleared for pickup or shipping”.All checks must clear the bank before buyers can pick up the Motorcycle; Out of State checks can take weeks to clear.Payment in full or other arrangements must be received within 3 days of close of auction or the motorcycle may be relisted.SHIPPINGAll shipping charges and arrangements will be assumed by the purchaserWe ship worldwide, or you may pick up the motorcycle in personWe will assist with loading the motorcycle upon pickup at no charge to youWe will provide forklift, ramps, and dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.We suggest U-Ship.com for the best service and pricing.We will assist loading the item upon pickup and provide forklifts, ramps, and docks at no extra charge to you! On Feb-25-16 at 13:46:16 PST, seller added the following information: UPDATED, ACTUAL VIN #'s:Chassis: 8008NEngine: TRW28890A