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The first Triumph motorcycle was built in 1902, essentially a bicycle fitted with a two-horsepower engine. But Triumph's big innovation came in 1910, when it introduced the first practical motorcycle clutch. Sales soared, and the British military bought over 30,000 Triumph bikes during WW1.

1923 saw another revolutionary change, the Triumph 'Model LS,' with an oil pump in the engine, rather than a hand pump. The 'Model P' was introduced in 1925, and sold well. During WW2, Triumph sold over 50,000 bikes to the military, but their plant was bombed in 1940. After the war, their three main models were the 'Tiger 100,' the 'Speed Twin,' and the '3T.' ...

Marlon Brando rode a 1950 Triumph Thunderbird in the 1954 film 'The Wild One,' and sales began climbing in the U.S. The 'T120 Bonneville 650' was introduced in 1959, and remained one of Triumph's most popular bikes for over 20 years. A few years later, the 'TT' and the 'Trident' came along, and were popular, but the company hit financial troubles and stopped production in 1975 (it was resurrected in 1994).

Enthusiasts love classic Triumphs, which are known for their high speeds and racing capabilities. They're also valued for their aesthetic qualities.

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Triumph : Bonneville Bonneville 1965 Bonneville$8,000 Ends Tuesday 17 bids 108 watchers
Triumph : Daytona Daytona 1971 Triumph Daytona Chopper$6,800 Ends in 17 hours 27 bids 47 watchers
Triumph : Daytona Daytona 500 Super Sport$5,000 Ends Tuesday 9 bids 70 watchers
Triumph : Bonneville Triumph Chopper Buy it Now$4,500 Ends Monday 1 bid 82 watchers
Triumph : Bonneville 1966 Triumph Bobber Chopper$4,050 Ends Monday 29 bids 142 watchers
Triumph : Trophy Trophy Triumph 650 Trophy$3,938 Ends Thursday 5 bids 49 watchers
Triumph Vintage Triumph T120r Chopper$3,000 Ends Sunday 12 bids 65 watchers
Triumph : Daytona 1974 Triumph Daytona 500$2,950 Ends Friday 4 bids 27 watchers
Triumph : Bonneville 1968 Triumph Bonneville$2,550 Ends Wednesday 13 bids 65 watchers
Triumph : Tiger T100ss 1963 Triumph Tiger T100ss$2,550 Ends Monday 26 bids 72 watchers
Triumph : Trident 1974 Triumph Trident$2,375 Ends Wednesday 16 bids 80 watchers
Triumph : Tr6sc Triumph 650 Custom Chopper 1966 Tr6sc$1,875 Ends Wednesday 6 bids 24 watchers
Triumph : Bonneville 750 1978 Triumph Bonneville$1,775 Ends Thursday 6 bids 80 watchers
Triumph 650 Custom$1,675 Ends Monday 2 bids 15 watchers
Triumph : Bonneville Triumph Bonneville$1,675 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 33 watchers
Triumph : Trident T 150 V Triumph Trident$1,280 Ends Tuesday 4 bids 62 watchers
Triumph : Bonneville Very Clean, Mechanically Sound.$1,275 Ends Sunday 7 bids 38 watchers
Triumph : Bonneville 1968 Triumph Bonneville$1,100 Ends Wednesday 5 bids 25 watchers
Triumph : Tiger 1966 Triumph Tr6 Basket Case$740.00 Ends Sunday 19 bids 114 watchers
Triumph : Tiger Cub T20 1960 Triumph Tiger Cub T20$700.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 27 watchers
Triumph : Blazer Ss Triumph Motorcycle$600.00 Ends Friday 1 bid 6 watchers

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