1969 Triumph Trident T150 Gene Romero Daytona Replica

SOLD FOR: $13,589

Reserve price has been met.

This auction ended on February 20, 2024

Winner: c******************s

Winning Bid: $12,700
Buyer Fee: $889
Total: $13,589

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Description

Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1969 Triumph Trident T150. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

In 1963, a development engineer at Triumph named Doug Hele suggested that the British firm build a flagship motor which would utilize three cylinders, but it took until 1968 and the looming 750cc Honda inline four before US riders got to ride the Trident (as well as the BSA twin, the Rocket 3). As noted in this Motorcycle Classics story, the press loved the performance and how distinctive it was. Cycle World said “The Triumph Trident is a prestige motorcycle. An awesome number of people will find that third cylinder irresistible. It will mark its owner as surely as if he were to drive a 427ci hot pink Corvette Sting Ray among the swarming minicars of Triumph’s homeland. Single and twin cylinder bikes are commonplace; even Fours are offered by more than one manufacturer. But there is only one Three.”

The performance was indeed ample, the 741cc air cooled four stroke transverse mounted inline three cylinder motor made 58 horsepower pushing you towards a top speed of around 120. But there were some ownership quirks and the US did not respond well to the ray gun exhaust and boxy styling – both of which were phased out within a couple of years so that Americans could enjoy styling more reminiscent of the Bonneville. For more about the Trident, check out this buyers guide on the T150 generation here on Sump Publishing.

This example is VIN: NE00210T150T. The seller has owned the bike 13 years.

During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 10 miles. The odometer shows 6,652 miles.

Maintenance:
The seller states, “It has a new battery and oil change. This bike was built as a Gene Romero Daytona replica racer, but made street legal. It has the ultra rare former Triumph Race Team Manger Danny Macias supplied frame (very similar to the Rob North and later Miles engineering frames) but were fabricated with chrome moly tubing and were claimed to be 14lbs lighter. I have never had the engine apart and did not receive any information when I purchased the bike. I have built and raced several Triumph Triples over the years and looking at the piston through the spark plug hole it appears to have stock compression pistons. It is a 1969 engine so it has a four speed gear box but does have the updated electronic ignition. Tickle the outside carbs and it starts first or second kick every time.”

Modifications:
It has been signed by Danny Macias and Gene Romero.


Steering Damper.

Fiberglass tank.

Steel braided brake lines.

Works Performance shocks.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop tires that have aged out.

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 Thornville, Ohio this Triumph is offered on a clean Ohio title. Have any Trident T150 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Thornville, Ohio

Year

1969

Make

Triumph

Model

Trident T150

Mileage

6,652

VIN

NE00210T150T

Title

Clean

Title State/Country

Ohio

Private Party/Dealership

Private Party

Additional Charges

No

VIN Report

https://www.vindata.com/report/pdf/a09fa363-2bd6-4fd2-81f8-915c6b9172c3?glossary=true&inline=true&wholesaleValues=true

Total Bids Placed: 21

Auction has ended.

Highest bidder was: c******************s

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
c******************s February 20, 2024 8:46 am PST $12,700 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s*********3 February 20, 2024 8:46 am PST $12,600
c******************s February 19, 2024 4:20 pm PST $12,433 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s*********3 February 19, 2024 4:20 pm PST $12,333
c******************s February 17, 2024 10:56 pm PST $12,000 Reserve
c******************s February 17, 2024 10:56 pm PST $10,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
c******************s February 17, 2024 6:09 pm PST $6,200 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s*********3 February 17, 2024 6:09 pm PST $6,100
c******************s February 17, 2024 11:56 am PST $5,600
n*******s February 17, 2024 11:56 am PST $5,500 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
n*******s February 16, 2024 12:27 pm PST $5,200 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s*********3 February 16, 2024 12:27 pm PST $5,100
n*******s February 16, 2024 11:49 am PST $4,400 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s*********3 February 16, 2024 11:49 am PST $4,300
n*******s February 16, 2024 5:17 am PST $3,800
s*********3 February 16, 2024 5:17 am PST $3,700 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s*********3 February 14, 2024 7:23 am PST $3,600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
r***c February 14, 2024 7:23 am PST $3,500
s*********3 February 14, 2024 6:57 am PST $2,600
h*******o February 14, 2024 6:57 am PST $2,500 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
h*******o February 13, 2024 11:03 pm PST $1
Auction started February 13, 2024 10:59 am PST
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1969 Triumph Trident T150 Gene Romero Daytona Replica
Asking price (including buyer’s fee): SOLD FOR: $13,589
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