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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: Ratch on January 16, 2018, 01:42:09 PM

Title: What's It Worth - '63 Trophy TR6
Post by: Ratch on January 16, 2018, 01:42:09 PM

Hi all - hope this is the right place.

1963 Triumph Trophy TR6

I've been asked to sell this bike by the out-laws. I have a vague idea what it's worth but not sure. It starts and runs fine and I've ridden it around a few times. It's been in the shed for a year now and passed its MOT just before going in. It's not a matching numbers complete original bike but almost all the parts are period and correct so it's not a total mutt.

What I do know is it's had a lot of work done to it mechanically but the owner didn't want it restored cosmetically because he liked the patina of age. So it looks a bit untidy but the engine, carb and electrical bits have been overhauled to quite a high standard, new silencers etc. There is history to prove all this.

What I do know is it's mainly a 1963 bike with some early 1970's bits here and there. Maybe you guys will be able to educate me and in that process could assign some kind of value?

Thanks in advance.


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Title: Re: What's It Worth - '63 Trophy TR6
Post by: iansoady on January 16, 2018, 02:45:52 PM

The short answer is whatever someone will pay for it. Given non-original parts etc £5K would be a good starting point.

Title: Re: What's It Worth - '63 Trophy TR6
Post by: L.A.B. on January 16, 2018, 03:12:06 PM

Quote from: Ratch on January 16, 2018, 01:42:09 PM

What I do know is it's mainly a 1963 bike with some early 1970's bits here and there.

Well, the engine is '69 or later, as is the front brake ('69-'70).

Still worth a few quid, though.

The registration (7318 PF) if transferable, has some value.

Title: Re: What's It Worth - '63 Trophy TR6
Post by: mini-me on January 16, 2018, 03:23:36 PM

4k start as its a mix of years, but still a very nice bike for someone.

Title: Re: What's It Worth - '63 Trophy TR6
Post by: Rex on January 16, 2018, 06:30:04 PM

That could be a nice bike, but "new silencers"? They look dented and empty to me, and the forks/gaiters want sorting too.
Value always depends on where in the world you are, too.

Title: Re: What's It Worth - '63 Trophy TR6
Post by: Ratch on January 16, 2018, 09:46:50 PM

Thanks for the input all.

Bike is in London SW7

Title: Re: What's It Worth - '63 Trophy TR6
Post by: TGR90B on January 17, 2018, 09:03:10 AM

5k plus all day long. Just look in the mag. adverts.

Title: Re: What's It Worth - '63 Trophy TR6
Post by: iansoady on January 17, 2018, 10:23:42 AM

Yes, but those are asking prices. I find the best guide is to look for completed listings on ebay - and bikes like this seem to be £3 - £4K.

Title: Re: What's It Worth - '63 Trophy TR6
Post by: TGR90B on January 17, 2018, 10:59:45 AM

I thought he wanted an asking price. He won't know the selling price till it's sold.

Title: Re: What's It Worth - '63 Trophy TR6
Post by: iansoady on January 17, 2018, 02:03:23 PM

True, but he did say "value".......

Title: Re: What's It Worth - '63 Trophy TR6
Post by: Rex on January 17, 2018, 02:52:32 PM

Wish I could find one like that for 3 grand.
{Hint hint...}

Title: Re: What's It Worth - '63 Trophy TR6
Post by: Ratch on February 04, 2018, 09:09:14 PM

I will create a for sale thread but feel free to PM me with offers. Bike is in London SW7