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Lot 20
1966 Triumph TR6 Trophy
Estimate:
$10,000 - $15,000
Sold for:
$11,550
Timed Auction
Geared Online | Motorcycles
Description
Without Reserve

Chassis: Frame No. TR6RDU40956

Engine: TR6RDU40956

Lovely Example of One of Triumph’s Most Coveted Models
One of Only 1,529 US-Specification TR6R Models Produced for 1966
Benefits from Restoration Carried out by Factory Rider Eddie Mulder

649 CC OHV Parallel-Twin Engine
Single Amal Carburetor
42 BHP at 6,500 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
Front and Rear Drum Brakes
Front Telescopic Fork
Rear Swing-Arm Suspension with Twin Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

By the mid-1950s, desert racing had become extremely popular on the West Coast of the US and high-powered motorcycles like this Triumph TR6 Trophy gave amateur racers a chance of a great result. While many riders simply converted road-going machines, starting in 1949 Triumph offered the TR5 Trophy, a factory-built scrambler model. The Trophy eventually grew to 650 cc with the introduction of the TR6 Trophy in 1956, featuring an aluminum cylinder head, larger Amal carburetor, and higher-compression pistons. With a mid-rise exhaust system, moisture-proof competition magneto, quickly detachable headlight, and knobby tires, the TR6 Trophy was campaigned successfully in thousands of off-road events and served as a mainstay of Triumph motorcycle production through 1973.

One of 1,529 US-specification TR6R models built for 1966, this Triumph features several notable distinctions that debuted that model year including new “Eyebrow” style badging, a 12-volt electrical system, larger six-pint oil tank, quicker steering, and revised front brake drum. As a TR6R model, this Triumph features the larger-capacity fuel tank, complete with a chrome parcel grid.

According to the consignor, this TR6 Trophy was restored by Eddie Mulder, a well-known Triumph factory rider. Beautifully finished in a striking gold and white color scheme and showing less than 112 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing, this is an outstanding example of a classic Triumph scrambler.

*Please note that this vehicle is sold on a Bill of Sale. Please also note that this vehicle has been in long-term static storage and will require mechanical maintenance prior to road use.