1978 Triumph T140V

Long term ownership

Estimate: £4,000 - £5,000*

Reg No: UBX 890T Frame No: CP81585

CC: 744 Engine No: CP81585

MOT: Exempt

• Purchased in 2009 with very low mileage

• A fairly original machine with correct numbers

• Much loved by the current vendor

The second generation T140 (Bonneville) can be very appealing in ownership, they’re typically cheaper than the T120 and they have some quality upgrades: 100 more CCs of displacement, a front disc brake, and an additional gear in the transmission. This was Triumph’s way of challenging the onslaught of advancements from Japan, however, it turns out that Triumph was arguably a bigger obstacle to their own success than Honda, Suzuki, et al, as workers at the Meriden factory held a sit-in to protest the announced closure of their plant.

The current owner of the 1978 Triumph T140V has enjoyed it since he purchased it in 2009. It was purchased as a very original machine with low mileage. The vendor has kept it up together and advises us that it is running very well and stops well too. He has always maintained it and kept it going in his ownership. It comes complete with a current V5C and some old MOT certificates and other paperwork.

1980 Honda CBX

Very nicely presented

Estimate: £8,500 - £9,500*

Reg No: CFR 104V Frame No: SC032000073

CC: 1000 Engine No: SC03E2000057

MOT: Exempt

• Restored to a high standard and presents very well

• Lots of bills amounting to many £1,000s pounds

• Running very well and much cared for machine

The Honda Motor Company made their first motorcycle in 1949 and within 10 years had become the biggest motorcycle manufacturer in the world, going on to make over 400 million two-wheelers as well as millions of other power products. The launch of the four-cylinder CB750 in 1969 ushered in the ‘Superbike’ boom in the 1970s and Honda’s crowning glory of the era was the amazing six-cylinder CBX1000, still one of the few 6 cylinder motorcycles ever produced.

The Honda CBX1000 on offer has had many thousands of pounds spent on the restoration with many new parts, this is backed up with a file of receipts including David Silver Parts. The paintwork is of good quality and in striking Jet Black. The restoration was carried out by Rising Sun Restorations at a great cost. We have been advised the CBX is running very well and is ready for the new owner to enjoy. It comes complete with a current V5C, file of paperwork and a large number of old MOT certificates, and tax discs.