Triumphrat

Seattle73 · 06-30-2009, 05:12 PM

Hello,

I've been keeping an eye on CL for a 1967 Triumph for a while and this one popped up the other day. (My current ride is a 73 Bonneville)

http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/mcy/1244490632.html

since you guys are so great at picking up on small details and possible issues I'd love to know what you think about it. I've already left a message with him asking if the numbers match, if the engine has been rebuilt and when, if it got an electric ignition. Haven't heard back yet.

I'm considering driving down to take a look.

I look forward to your input!

Cheers!
Joseph

Seattle73 · 06-30-2009, 05:29 PM

BTW--I just discovered that if you click on the photos in the CL add it takes you to a photobucket album with a buch more shots.

Seattle73 · 06-30-2009, 06:33 PM

I talked to the seller a little bit ago. Turns out he's a respected Puget Sound area vintage Triumph guy.

Matching numbers
Points
Shocks not very good
Paint job ok
Tach doesn't work
Engine and electrics in great shape
Brakes in good condition

Good enough to entice me to check it out in person. And, like I said, he's got an excellent reputation (he's probably a member of this forum, too).

That said, I'd still love your input. What questions would you want answered? What should I look for?

Thanks,
Joseph

Jon Hardcastle · 06-30-2009, 06:38 PM

If I were you and had the money...I'd snap that little beast up. Trophy's are getting harder and harder to find. That looks like a very nice example. If he has a ton of documentation, all the better.