A 1977 Triumph Bonneville ‘Silver Jubilee’ 750 is currently being auctioned online by specialist site, Car & Classic. Named after Johnny Allen’s 214.4mph run on the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1956, riding a Triumph streamliner, the Triumph Bonneville is one of the most important British motorcycles of all time.

One of only 1000 ‘Silver Jubilee’ motorcycles allocated for the British market, this Triumph Bonneville was initially unregistered for the road and became a display item. Staying with its first owner for nearly 20 years and with very little sign of wear since it rolled from Triumph’s factory at Meriden in Coventry, it currently only has a mileage on its odometer of 7.7 miles. The bike is entirely original and unrestored but due to its life indoors, the 744cc parallel-twin engine is not currently in running order and would require some work before getting on the road.

Also supplied with the bike are the factory supplied owner’s handbook, unused original tool kit and substantial history file. Confirmation of the authenticity of the bike comes from correspondence from the Triumph Owners Motorcycle Club, with only 81 examples known to the club back in 1996.

“The Triumph Bonneville enjoys an enduring appeal for riders of all ages, this special version with such an unbelievably low mileage is sure to pique the interest of the biking community,” says Car & Classic’s Dale Vinten. “This time capsule motorcycle really does offer a rare opportunity for Triumph collectors and enthusiasts to own an unrepeatable piece of British motorcycling history.”

Ending on August 27th, at the time of writing, the 1977 Triumph Bonneville is currently at 9,366 Euros with the reserve not yet being met.

Fancy more Triumph content? Read John Marcar’s review of the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and Bonneville Bobber.

Words: Mike Booth
Pictures: Car & Classic