Perhaps the most iconic, glamorous, and recognizable motorcycle of the 1960s, the Triumph Bonneville’s style, flair, and performance made most of its competitors look staid by comparison. Even the Bonneville model name was more exciting than the competition.
Flamboyant two-tone petrol tanks and mudguards were featured in most years, and the 1965 finish of blue and silver was surely one of the most attractive color combinations in the Bonneville’s long history.
This 1965 Triumph T120R Bonneville was the subject of a ground up restoration in the hands of Jim Hiddleston. Jim is an ex-pat Brit who moved to the Netherlands and became one of, if not THE leading restorer of Triumphs. Each bike is meticulously dismantled and rebuilt to the very highest standards of fit and correct finish. Engines are rebuilt from the sludge traps up and all cycle parts are refurbished to work as fantastically well as their presentation suggests.
Re-commissioned to ready the bike for sale included a flush of the fuel system and check over of the spark system to bring the bike back to a wonderful riding experience, matched by the cosmetics. This is a fabulous example of one of Triumph’s greats, ready to ride or show with conviction.
Frame no. T120 DU18702
Engine no. T120 DU18702
Location: Ventura, California
SOLD
