Rickman Metisse Triumph Restored
1967 Triumph Rickman Metisse
Price: | US $4,150.00 |
Item location: | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Make: | Triumph |
Model: | Rickman Metisse |
SubModel: | Rickman Metisse |
Year: | 1967 |
Color: | Yellow |
Engine size: | 400 |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Contact seller: | Contact form |
Description
A bit of history:"The story of Derek and Don Rickman and the line of scramblers that they created is unique in the annals of motocross. The Rickmans were both world-class competitors and innovative designers. After riding less-than-competitive machinery for the Royal Enfield factory, he English brothers decided to develop a motocross hybrid of their own.
Older brother, erek, alled the first machine a "Metisse," French for mongrel, nd it was an apt description, s the machine was a mixture of mechanical bloodlines: Triumph 500cc twin engine, SA frame, earbox, lutch and wheels, nd Norton forks. Derek rode the bike to victory in its first competition in England in 1959. Later that year, on led Great Britain to win the Motocross des Nations at Namur, elgium, n the Mark 1 Metisse.
[With many innovations] the unsprung weight, nd extensively using fiberglass for the gas tank and other bodywork.So much interest was shown in the Mark III that the Rickman brothers began commercial production of chassis kits, apable of housing a number of different engines, n 1962. The quality and handling of the Rickman chassis, nd it acceptance by world-class competitors, as well demonstrated by the fact that 24 Metisses were on the line at the Motocross des Nations in 1964. In 1966, he Mark IV chassis was introduced, refined version of the existing frame.
The Rickman Mark IV chassis was powered by a 500cc Triumph twin. This is representative of a combination that carried the Rickman brothers and many of their customers to wins throughout the 1960s." We reserve the option to end auction at anytime
Item maybe offered locally and with fair offer we may Sell
Please include your Phone# with any inquiry for quick response
Conditions Sales are Final at the Close of the Auction No Contingencies, or Re-Negotiations of Any Kind .No post auction inspection contingencies. All sales are "AS IS" "WHERE IS" no warranty of any type is is expressed or implied. This car being used in excess of 20 years old: Vehicle may have blemishes, efects and flaws which we have done our best to disclose. some information included in this advert may be based on information related to us by previuos owners and we assume which we simply pass on. we do not assume liablity. Please do you own research. seller cannot warranty that vehicle will pass any inspections required in other states emissions or otherwise.. At close of auction buyer agrees to accept vehicle "as is/ where is". Buyer is invited to pick up item in person. Seller will not be liable for any shipping/towing costs, irfares or any other inconvenience or expenses on part of the buyer. (In case of dispute buyer pays full roundtrip shipping) Seller reserves right to end auction early If buyer does not contact seller within 24 hours seller may sell item to other buyer. License plate for photographic purposes only.BiddingBy placing a bid you have agreed to all terms of sale (both those included in the ebay contract and those specified in this auction). Ask the question first. As No bid retractions will be tolerated Bidders with "0" or "negative" feedback must contact seller before bidding Do not bid based on financing or any other contingency Wininng bidder legally obligated to buy at end auction (once reserve met) No underage bidders: parents legally accountable Any interference with this auction will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Any Attempted fraud will be immediately reported to FBI.Payment10% of sale price to be paid to seller due within 48 hours of auction end(unless otherwise agreed upon by seller in writing). Full payment is required within 5 days of end auction. NO credit cards, ayPal or Escrow. Cash in person or bank to bank wire transfer: If need other arrangements must confirm with seller via E-mail before last two days of auction. No financing.Buyer pays any tax, itle, ransfer, r associated fees (if applicable). CA residents pay sales tax No vehicle will be released by seller without funds cleared.ShippingSeller can arrange at buyers expense (international also)
We are proud to offer this special restored 1967 Rickman Metisse Triumph.
The quintessential iconic '60's desert racer.
As a matter of fact, similar Metisse was Steve McQueen's ride of choice
while competing in 1966 and 1967.
Features:
- 500cc Triumph twin
- Saturn Yellow
- New tires/ polished wheels spokes
- Electronic ignition
- Runs well
- Eligible most Vintage Races
We reserve the option to end auction at anytime
Item maybe offered locally and with fair offer we may Sell
Please include your Phone# with any inquiry for quick response
A bit of history:"The story of Derek and Don Rickman and the line of scramblers that they created is unique in the annals of motocross. The Rickmans were both world-class competitors and innovative designers. After riding less-than-competitive machinery for the Royal Enfield factory, he English brothers decided to develop a motocross hybrid of their own.
Older brother, erek, alled the first machine a "Metisse," French for mongrel, nd it was an apt description, s the machine was a mixture of mechanical bloodlines: Triumph 500cc twin engine, SA frame, earbox, lutch and wheels, nd Norton forks. Derek rode the bike to victory in its first competition in England in 1959. Later that year, on led Great Britain to win the Motocross des Nations at Namur, elgium, n the Mark 1 Metisse.
[With many innovations] the unsprung weight, nd extensively using fiberglass for the gas tank and other bodywork.So much interest was shown in the Mark III that the Rickman brothers began commercial production of chassis kits, apable of housing a number of different engines, n 1962. The quality and handling of the Rickman chassis, nd it acceptance by world-class competitors, as well demonstrated by the fact that 24 Metisses were on the line at the Motocross des Nations in 1964. In 1966, he Mark IV chassis was introduced, refined version of the existing frame.
The Rickman Mark IV chassis was powered by a 500cc Triumph twin. This is representative of a combination that carried the Rickman brothers and many of their customers to wins throughout the 1960s." We reserve the option to end auction at anytime
Item maybe offered locally and with fair offer we may Sell
Please include your Phone# with any inquiry for quick response
Conditions Sales are Final at the Close of the Auction No Contingencies, or Re-Negotiations of Any Kind .No post auction inspection contingencies. All sales are "AS IS" "WHERE IS" no warranty of any type is is expressed or implied. This car being used in excess of 20 years old: Vehicle may have blemishes, efects and flaws which we have done our best to disclose. some information included in this advert may be based on information related to us by previuos owners and we assume which we simply pass on. we do not assume liablity. Please do you own research. seller cannot warranty that vehicle will pass any inspections required in other states emissions or otherwise.. At close of auction buyer agrees to accept vehicle "as is/ where is". Buyer is invited to pick up item in person. Seller will not be liable for any shipping/towing costs, irfares or any other inconvenience or expenses on part of the buyer. (In case of dispute buyer pays full roundtrip shipping) Seller reserves right to end auction early If buyer does not contact seller within 24 hours seller may sell item to other buyer. License plate for photographic purposes only.BiddingBy placing a bid you have agreed to all terms of sale (both those included in the ebay contract and those specified in this auction). Ask the question first. As No bid retractions will be tolerated Bidders with "0" or "negative" feedback must contact seller before bidding Do not bid based on financing or any other contingency Wininng bidder legally obligated to buy at end auction (once reserve met) No underage bidders: parents legally accountable Any interference with this auction will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Any Attempted fraud will be immediately reported to FBI.Payment10% of sale price to be paid to seller due within 48 hours of auction end(unless otherwise agreed upon by seller in writing). Full payment is required within 5 days of end auction. NO credit cards, ayPal or Escrow. Cash in person or bank to bank wire transfer: If need other arrangements must confirm with seller via E-mail before last two days of auction. No financing.Buyer pays any tax, itle, ransfer, r associated fees (if applicable). CA residents pay sales tax No vehicle will be released by seller without funds cleared.ShippingSeller can arrange at buyers expense (international also)
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