1966 Triumph Bonneville T120R

SOLD FOR: $10,000

Seller accepted post-auction offer.

Sold on March 5, 2025

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Description

The Triumph Bonneville needs no introduction, but this classic Brit was named after the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Triumph was fairly successful racing this bike, with wins at the Isle of Man TT Production 750cc class coming in ’67 and ’69.

The Bonneville was produced in its original run (the T120) for 16 years, with a 650cc engine that made 46 horsepower. The parallel twin was based on the Tiger 110, but with upgraded Amal carbs that helped the bike attain 115 miles per hour stock – though Johnny Allen set a record in 1956 with a heavily modified Triumph hitting 214.17 mph over a standing mile.

Many motorcycle enthusiasts consider the late 60s models to be the ‘best’ of the classic Bonnies. Along with offering improved reliability and performance compared to the 1959 original, they also avoid the complications associated with the oil-in-frame models produced from 1971 onwards.

This example is VIN: T120RDU35328. The seller purchased the bike in 2022 from a collector and states, “Love staring at this bike, it’s super clean and beautiful and from my birth year. Its had a high level complete restoration and is without flaw that I can find. It sold for $15,400 at Mecum Vegas auction in 2015.”

True mileage unknown. During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 30 miles. The odometer shows 385 miles since the restoration.

Maintenance:
The seller has provided the following shop report:

Modifications:
Complete body repaint.

Not shown: “Points ignition removed and Breakerless ignition added.”

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Gold Seal K70 tires with date codes of 4410 and 4710.

The sale includes one key.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Bloomington, Indiana, this Triumph is offered on a clean Indiana title. Have any Bonneville T120R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Year

1966

Make

Triumph

Model

Bonneville T120

Mileage

True Mileage Unknown

VIN

T120RDU35328

Title

Clean

Title State/Country

Illinois

Private Party/Dealership

Private Party

Additional Charges

No

Total Bids Placed: 21

Auction has ended.

Auction expired without reaching reserve price.

Highest bidder was: b****1

After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $10,000 including buyer fees.

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
b****1 February 28, 2025 12:53 pm PST $5,700
j*****e February 28, 2025 12:51 pm PST $5,600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b****1 February 28, 2025 12:51 pm PST $5,500
j*****e February 28, 2025 8:03 am PST $5,100
b*******1 February 28, 2025 8:03 am PST $5,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b*******1 February 27, 2025 9:47 am PST $2,100 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
c*******n February 27, 2025 9:47 am PST $2,000
b*******1 February 27, 2025 9:46 am PST $1,600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
c*******n February 27, 2025 9:46 am PST $1,500
b*******1 February 27, 2025 9:13 am PST $1,300
c*******n February 27, 2025 9:13 am PST $1,200 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
c*******n February 26, 2025 5:41 pm PST $1,100
s****4 February 26, 2025 5:41 pm PST $1,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s****4 February 26, 2025 2:59 pm PST $801 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
p******7 February 26, 2025 2:59 pm PST $701
s****4 February 26, 2025 6:33 am PST $600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
p******7 February 26, 2025 6:33 am PST $500
s****4 February 25, 2025 2:34 pm PST $220
b*********n February 25, 2025 2:34 pm PST $120 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b*********n February 24, 2025 8:29 pm PST $101
t********2 February 23, 2025 1:33 pm PST $1
Auction started February 21, 2025 1:18 pm PST
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1966 Triumph Bonneville T120R
Asking price (including buyer’s fee): SOLD FOR: $10,000
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