1983 Triumph T140 ES Bonneville TSX Rare Collector Low Miles Investment Quality

Up for sale from our private collection of classic British Motorcycles is this extremely rare edition of one of the last motorcycles produced by Triumph at their Meriden facility before closing the doors forever. This model was designed by Triumph Motorcycles America (TMA) in an attempt to produce a model that would be popular with U.S. riders. Only 371 of these bikes were built and 200 were shipped to the US with 100 kept in UK and the remaining 71 sold round the world. Some reports state that only 100 units came to the US but it is more likely that 200 were shipped here as the bike was developed for the US market. The TSX was offered in Gypsy Red or Black with about 1/3 of them in Black. It featured a factory custom look with a stepped seat and a 16" rear wheel on a lowered chassis. The engine was offset to accommodate this change. The black coated engine has polished fins and had internal improvements such as improved crankshaft machining. Other improvements over stock T140s included Paoli Shocks, rembo Brake units and Morris Mag wheels. Another major upgrade to these final Meriden Bonnies was electric starting which works very well. There is also a kickstarter on this bike which not all TSXs had. The Gypsy Red finish is outstanding and the gold pinstriping was done by hand. The only blemish we have noted on this bike is a small chip in the paint on the rear fender which we have highlighted in the photos. The TSX is regarded as one of the best Bonnevilles ever made. Triumph's financial woes going into the 1980s have been well chronicled and it is widely accepted that the Triumph management had gone "off the plot" but the men and women working in the plant were dedicated to building quality machines and the TSX is a great example of a well built machine. The improvements that were put into this bike made it a great handling bike to ride dry or in the wet, he electric start works well, t has good performance able to cruise at 70 mph all day and capable of reaching 100 mph, he dogleg clutch and brake levers make for easy usage and the bike is easily maintained with most spares being available from Triumph parts resources.
This is an investment quality vehicle, ou can buy it, ide it and sell it for a profit! These bikes are extremely rare and this particular example is collector quality with very low miles. Everything is still original as to when it was originally delivered to the 1st owner in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. It still has the Avon Speedmaster (front) and Roadrunner (rear) tyres in place.
Send any questions by e-mail or call 412 885 1507. We require a $500 deposit via PayPal within 24 hours of close of auction with balance to be paid by wire transfer. Shipping to be arranged from Pittsburgh PA 15236. We have a clear PA title in hand ready to transfer to the new owner.
Other bikes that we will be selling from this collection include a 1972 Norton 750 Commando, Triumph Hurricane, 1969 BSA Rocket 3, n Ariel Square 4, 1962 Triumph Bonneville, nd a 1950 Sunbeam, ll restored to mint or near mint condition.

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