Triumphrat

sk8trpete · 08-25-2007, 04:30 AM

I have a 1927 500cc triumph in pristine condition and i am trying to work out the value for insurence purposes is there any one who could give a rough estimate

GrandPaulZ · 08-25-2007, 03:10 PM

If you get me some good photos, including close-ups of the engine, seat, instruments, etc., I can probably help.

What is the running condition of it?

sk8trpete · 08-26-2007, 01:12 AM

It runs well it has no rust it is imaculate the engine is the original 500cc its been rebuilt wiring needs some work but i am getting that done soon any way the bike has been professsionally resprayed everything is original nothing wrong with it at all. I dont have a digital camera so i cant put pictures on here. I am just trying to get some rough estimates thank you for taking the time to read this.

KADUTZ · 08-26-2007, 02:34 AM

If you are in the states and are going for some type of declared value antique policy you will need to employ some type of professional appraiser.
The Mrs works for an insurance company that is her advice

sk8trpete · 08-28-2007, 08:41 AM

I am from Australia and I am trying to research values from across the would and in my own country so at least I can get some figures.

GrandPaulZ · 08-28-2007, 09:58 AM

Could be upwards of $10,000.00 USD, but no way of knowing without pictures and a lot of facts about history and condition.

Mecchanica · 08-29-2007, 04:03 PM

A thing is worth exactly what you can get for it. Put it on Ebay with an insane reserve and see what it bids up to. Try in a couple of other countries, like the US and GB.

sk8trpete · 08-31-2007, 10:13 PM

I do not want to sell it i just want some price estimates.

KADUTZ · 08-31-2007, 11:29 PM

with all due respect it is impossible to give a guesstimate without seeing a picture of the bike.
the most I will stick my neck out for is most any triumph pile of bits with matching numbers and title is worth $1000US
jus my pinion

Nickwiz · 09-05-2007, 09:16 PM

What model is it? 500cc sidevalve? Flat tank? Sounds like a model P. But as has been said at least a model designation or picture would be needed to even begin to discuss values. If it is a bitsa then the value will be much less.

A good model P might fetch £4000 in the UK.