Triumph MODEL H 1978 PETROL Manual

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Kempton Park 2026 on Saturday the 18th of July, Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16 5AE. , Triumph started producing motorcycles as early as 1902 and by the outbreak of WW1 were one of the largest motorcycle manufacturers in the UK,Using their own engines by 1905 and were known for their reliability, beginning the phrase of 'Trusty Triumph',Initially based in Birmingham and then moving to Coventry,WW1 provided a sales boost for Triumph with the Home Office ordering 30,000 machines, mostly Model H,This early example Model H is presented in mostly unrestored and original condition,Matching crankcase numbers and matching cylinder numbers,The petrol tank has been painted and the saddle has been recovered, otherwise the bike appears unrestored,Barn stored for most of its life and reregistered in 1983,Recently purchased by our late vendor who began the process of restoring the bike,Its original leg shields and acetylene lights are included as pictured,Great opportunity to own an early Model H 'Trusty Triumph',History unknown and complete with a current V5C,