1964 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T120C EXPORT US SPEC WEST COAST MODEL
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1964 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T120 C TT US Spec West Coast Model A truly stunning example from the Zimmerman Brothers Collection and Fully restored by Bill Hoard. Bill Hoard of Martin, Michigan, is the famous restorer of many Triumphs in the Zimmerman Brothers Collection. He is considered to be one of the best bike restorers in the world. Hoard’s work is featured in many Triumph collections in the USA. Most collectors agree that his work has set the benchmark restoration standards for Triumphs for more than 25 years. Bill has recently retired and this may be a rare chance to acquire one of his stunning restorations. You will not find a more factory correct restoration, the bike is as it rolled out of the factory in Meriden in 1964 to JoMo West Coast Spec The C stood for Competition model - predominantly off road (designated by a CTT prefix) of the Trophy and Bonneville models was produced in very limited numbers from 1963 to 1968; The 'West Coast' model was specifically made for and distributed exclusively by Johnson Motors of California (and were a different specification than the East Coast models that were distributed by TriCor in Baltimore) and were high performance versions the Bonneville / Trophy T120 honed from the TR7/B and T120/C scramblers. Fitted with Western wide swept back handlebars, high level pipes, engine bash plate, lightweight alloy mudguards, no pillion footrests, large air cleaners and off road tyres Triumph hoped this model would be the ride of choice for the serious competitor and they guessed right; they were winners straight out of the crate! This machine is being sold as a collector’s item, part of a stunning private collection of Vintage and Classic machines that have all been dry stored for several of years and will require recommissioning prior to use. Please note that historical classic vehicles are sold as an investment opportunity and are not supplied under the same terms and conditions as a modern day running motorcycle. Please Call or WhatsApp Chat 07 55 77 99 715 for more information regarding this classic machine