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Thanks Peter, that's a wealth of information. Explains why all the pics I have found so far on other bikes do not have the oil tank. Sounds like this ol' Triumph has had quite a history. Sort of confirms my guess, that the last owner bought it from the UK to put in his museum. He had the largest Triumph collection in the US, mostly post war though. This was the only pre-war one he had I beleive.  For insurance and for my well being, I would like to know a approximate value. I can't find anything available on that. Last time I was in England was 20 years ago. The pound/dollar ratio was just a tad different.

Thanks so much for the reply. Yes, that number is on the engine, I forgot to list that. That exact registration number is on the back plate on the bike. All the pics I have found on this era Triumph have a leather strap on the rear wheel, so it's just some more mystery. Also don't see any others with the oil tank like this one has. Lot of controls/levers on this bike I don't know what they are all for. Can guess of course. Like to get a manual for it on operation. Looks like it would take 5 hands to run this thing. My 41 741 Indian Scout is bad enough with the foot clutch, left hand throttle, right hand ignition timing. This one makes that one look easy. There is a foot lever running a cable that goes to that oil tank also. You pump oil into the motor maybe? Also 2 cables to the carb. One throttle, one for mixture? I will go with the 27 model N unless someone else has a better idea. I also would like to see this classic get a good home. Should be in another museum, or be "back home" "across the pond". It won't be appreciated here in the US like it should. I have enough with the Harley crowd with my 2 Indians.  Very little interest here in the Carolina's. Anybody need any Indian help, let me know. I also have a 2003 Scout. The new Indian company is up the road a few hours in North Carolina, they may have a new Chief by 08/09. What I really want is a 38/39 Chief. The miracle would be if someone wanted to trade! Any other info or links to sites that would have something on this model would be much appreciated. Great site here, glad I found it.




my 41:

I got the 27 Triumph from that auction, see post I made asking about it.  I will attach a pic of me standing next to McQueen's Triumph

I have what is supposed to be a 1927 model R. I would like to verify that, and find the value of it. Only thing I can find is the NADA guide (US) which doesn't go past the 30's. It's all original, was running a few years ago, and I am sure it will run. Everything on it is in working order.  On the left side of the engine case is "251276" and to the right or towards the back of the motor is "AMT". On the left side at the back of the case is "T27".  On the front frame (steering neck) is "1005926".  Also would like to know where past to post it for sale. Not a great interest for the British bikes here (US), especially that old.  If someone wants it, great, if not, I will keep it.  Any help/links/etc. is greatly appreciated. Thanks. p.s. I have a 1941 Indian 741, and a 2003 Scout. That's my expertise, Indians.