When did triumph start using the Daytona engine?
From 1969 they had ‘Daytona Super Sports’ (UK) or ‘Daytona’ (US) on the side panels in the usual script style. The engine didn’t really get developed much after 1969 when the oil feed to the crank bearings were taken through the end of the crank. The later engines apparently had a compression ratio of 7.5:1.
What was the original value of a Triumph 500?
Bought new for 58 and selling for just 36.0 . Triumph 350 and 500 cc twins (1965). The original painting of mousehole harbour was by the fine artist vernon ward. triumph swinging arm good used barn find look. “I do recycle boxes when i can so you may not get a brand new box, and sometimes odd but practical packaging”
What kind of carburettors did triumph T100R have?
Sporting twin carburettors (twin Amal Monoblocs originally – twin Amal Concentrics from 1968), it had a reasonable performance increase over the T100SS. The first Daytonas were released in the same paint scheme as the T100SS, and even had Tiger 100 on the side panels.
Why was the last Daytona car made in 1973?
The lack of developments was mainly due to the financial problems the company was going through at the time. 1973 saw the end of the Daytona production, the year it got torpedo silencers to cope with the noise legislation. All production ended when the Meriden workers staged their sit-in at the factory from September 1973.
How old is a 1972 Triumph Daytona 500?
Triumph : Daytona 1972 triumph t 100 r daytona 500 very original beautiful old british motorcycle. This is a really cool old Triumph 500 Daytona. It had been buried in my fathers garage for about twenty years . . It appears to be totally original. just under 12k on the odometer.
How long has a Triumph Daytona 500 been stored?
This bike has been stored for the last 25 years. The bike has all the original parts that were taken off and replaced in 1975. Before the bike was stored it was sprayed down with WD 40 so there would be no rusting, it just needs a good washing.
How did the Triumph T100 Daytona get its name?
The Daytona was named because of Triumph’s success at the Daytona races in 1966, winning again in 1967. This model took over the role of a sports machine from the capable T100SS. Production started at the beginning of October 1966 with the first machines being shipped to the US on the 14th October 1966.
How old is a 1970 Triumph Trophy 500cc?
1970 Triumph Trophy , Triumph Trophy 500 cc – Blue – Partially restored in 2008 – didnt put alot of miles on it and it ran perfectly when I parked it in 2009. Comes with an ALPINESTARS riding jacket and a SNELL SCORPION helmet. $3,000.00 Look left look right and up and down…This is the only vintage 500CC machine you will see. Only 45 years old. .