Vehicle Description
1968 Triumph Trophy
Chopper culture, as well as custom car culture with builders like
George Barris and Ed Roth, was at its height in the 60s and 1970s,
but by the early 1980s, most of the long choppers were remanded
back to more practical configurations, or sat in the corner
collecting dust while disc brake bikes with electric starters
became more prevalent and Japanese imports took over the largest
section of the motorcycle market. As choppers got wrecked or
repurposed, folks without much budget would begin shifting back to
glide forks which were readily available in parts collections. As
preferences in style and taste changed, and the availability of
more effective disc brakes and swingarm frames lent themselves to
more comfort and practicality to an aging biker population, the
chopper in the US became a fetish that held interest for few
builders. The riders in their twenties and thirties in the 50s and
60s were now in their forties and fifties and even sixties, and
wanted something more comfortable and practical. And yeah, a lot of
bikers wanted a bike that could stop better, too.
In our large and expansive confines you'll find for consignment
this 1968 Triumph Trophy which has been custom modded to fit
somewhere between the categories of a "bobber" early chopper, and a
"chopper" with a less expansive front fork making ride ability much
easier and safer.
We have a black tubular frame which has been extended to
accommodate a lower slung seating area and rear tire, and the seat
consists of a coil sprung black vinyl bicycle seat, with a smaller
rectangle residing on the rear fender for a mate to tag along. The
teardrop tank and rear fender are in navy blue and have badging, a
British flag, as well as a rear flourish painted on them. The front
forks are custom square stock with telescoping suspension on top.
Atop the front tire is a chromed thinner fender. A headlight in
front, and some more twisted square stock make up the handle bars
along with a surfers cross mirror and the tasteful rake, still have
you in band ass territory, but with a tinge of British classic. A
chromed custom 6 sided shaped oil tank is just below the seat. 18
and 19-inch chromed wire wheels add some bling. Easy rider for the
gentleman... let's call it a day.
The 649cc V-Twin engine puts out a respectable 43hp and is fed fuel
with 2 1-barrel carbs. The transmission is a 4-speed manual version
with a chain drive. Front disc brakes and rear drums bring you to a
quick halt. Dual straight pipe exhaust will definitely let them
know you are coming.
A nicely executed mild chopper in true Brit livery and you can take
a cruise with the local gang or go to the club with the squeeze on
back, gown blowing in the wind. Some mild corrosion on various
areas but overall very rust free and very tastefully badass if you
wish. Cheerio!
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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