1975 Triumph T160 Original Paint

Why this bike matters

Refined final Meriden triple with electric start, left-foot shift and strong collector following. Listings using T160R or T160V should match this model rather than the earlier T150 family.

• Library rarity: Rare.
• Collector desirability: 5/5.
• Discussion value: 5/5.
• Recognised collector detail: 1975 first year, original silencers and paint.
• Refined final Meriden triple with electric start, left-foot shift and strong collector following. Listings using T160R or T160V should match this model rather than the earlier T150 family.
• The asking price shown when found was GBP 7900.00.

About this example

The seller uses original, unrestored or survivor wording, which makes originality and period detail central to judging this example. The seller highlights original paint. These are useful clues, but the photographs and paperwork should still be checked carefully.

Collector Notes

Library rarity: Rare. Model production: 1975-1977. Recognised detail: 1975 first year, original silencers and paint. Matched from listing evidence: t160v.

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