Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1966 Triumph TR6. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
After its successes with the T110 and TR5 Trophy, Triumph debuted the TR6 Trophy in 1956. Specifically developed for the US market, it featured the same 650cc engine as the T110 along with the two-into-one exhaust, 7-inch front brake, and quick-detachable headlamp of the TR5. In the following years, Triumph made incremental improvements — like adding a larger 8-inch brake and a stronger steering head — until it implemented unit construction for all of its 650cc models in 1963.
Not content to stop there, Triumph continued to make still further changes to the TR6, raising the compression ratio, switching up the brake shoe design, and introducing the infamous Amal Concentric carb.
Today, the TR6 remains one of the most iconic Triumphs of the 20th century. Between its competition pedigree and its appearance alongside Steve McQueen in The Great Escape, the bike has cultivated quite the cult following.
This example is VIN: TR6SRDU28892 with matching engine number: TR6SRDU28892. The seller purchased the bike at a Mecum auction in 2017, and states, “I have always loved 1960s British motorcycles, and since the early 1980s I have always had at least one in the garage. I fell in love with the patina on this one and brought it home, brought it back to life and enjoyed it. But I have recently acquired another vintage Triumph that needs the same attention, and I have too many other motorcycles and projects in the garage. It’s time for this lovely machine to have a new home.” 
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 600 miles. The odometer shows 7,269 miles.
Maintenance: Seller states, “Standard maintenance plus new clutch, rebuilt front hub and brakes, new seat cover, and rewiring to correct earlier “improvements.”” In preparation for this listing the seller had us replace the rear brake bulb, ground wire, and adjust the rear brake switch. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok
2TOil Level: NA
Coolant Level: NA
Coolant Quality: NA
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NA
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NA
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NA
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: NA
Parking Light: NA
Turn Signals: NA
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): NO FRONT BRAKE SWITCH
Brake Light (Rear Switch): OK
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: IGNITION KEY ONLY
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: DRUM
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: DRUM
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 1015
Tire Date Code Rear: 2415
Tire % Remaining Front: 99%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 95%
Tire Press. Front: 28 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 30 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.55V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 15.90V
Running Condition: Good
Test Ride Completed: None taken, runs on bench
Test Ride Distance: NA
Notes:
-Newer non-original Mikuni carb installed
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED:
-TIRES (Aged Out)
Modifications:
“Original carburetor replaced by Mikuni.”
“Slightly longer shocks.” 
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Gold Seal K70 tires with date codes of 1015 and 2415.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection), this TR6 is offered on a clean California title with registration current through January 2025.
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