1913 Triumph 550cc 'Model C'
Registration no. BT 1163
Frame no. 211607
Engine no. 23281
•Single family ownership for circa 100 years
•An older restoration
•Requires recommissioning

Triumph's famous 3½hp model first appeared in 1907. Originally of 453cc, its sidevalve engine was enlarged to 476cc in 1908, and finally to 499cc in 1910 before being superseded by the 4hp (550cc) model for 1914. When this Model C was manufactured there were three other types in the 1914 range: two of 4hp (550cc) and one (the TT) of 3½hp (499cc), the major differences being the kind of transmission employed.
'BT 1163' has been in the vendor's family for circa 100 years, having first belonged to his grandfather. Restored circa 25 years ago by the vendor and his father, the Triumph has not run for at least 15 years and will require recommissioning before further use (the vendor advises us that the engine is free and not seized). Non-original parts are the seat, fuel tank caps, and leather tool bags, all of which were made from scratch. Also, the ignition and carburettor levers are slightly later types (originals available for restoration). Accompanying documentation consists of a 1913 Repairs & Spares Catalogue; reproduction 1912 brochure; DVLA correspondence; a 1923 tax disc; and a current V5C registration document. The machine also comes with a tool roll complete with tools.
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