1970 Triumph T 120 R Bonneville – SOLD!

Regular price$9,950.00
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Overview

 

This is a beautifully restored 1970 Triumph T 120 R Bonneville. This bike was acquired from a used parts collector. The seller took it on as a project and targeted it for a full nut and bolt restoration… feat accomplished.

Great bargain for a fully restored new powerplant assembly!

The restoration was completed using 90% of the original bike including the frame, sheet metal, and power plant. This beautiful bike is factory fresh with only 3 miles break in. The restorer did all the mechanical work and paint while outsourcing the chrome to an outstanding special chrome shop. The color scheme is true Triumph Astral red on Silver.Great product excellently applied, correct color for the year.

This beautiful bike is road and show worthy with a Clean California Title.

Mileage
6500 original miles showing, 5 miles since the restoration completed.

Paint
This bike was repainted during the restoration. Excellent paint prep and quality paint, with outstanding application. True Triumph Astral Red on Silver colors with a changeover in the original scheme on the tank.

Sheet Metal
Sheet metal is factory original, in excellent condition, and well fit. No dings or dents found. Close inspection reveals that most parts are original to the bike and year.

Chrome
Most chrome was redone during the restoration and is of excellent quality and in good condition.

Mechanical
This motorcycle has a fresh power plant rebuild. New parts include rings, bearings valve guides and cams. Invoices available. Outstanding and precise engine work.

Wheels & Tires
Rims are original to the bike. They have been rechromed. Stainless spokes and nipples trued up by Buchanan’s.
Front Tire is Dunlop 375 X 19 date coded out, serviceable.
Rear Tire is Dunlop 375 X 19 new.

Title
Clean California Title with a non-op registration.
Engine # BD 42667 T120R
Frame # BD 42667 T120R

Valuation Resources…

NADA:
https://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1970/Triumph/T120R-BONNEVILLE-650-US/Values

Excellent $13,420
Very Good $8,685
Good $5,260

Hagerty Valuation Guides:
https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/1970-Triumph-T120R_Bonneville

• #1 Concours $18,000
• #2 Excellent $14,000
• #3 Good $11,000

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