This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 on Sunday the 9th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. The T120 Bonneville 650 was introduced in 1959 and its namesake is still in production today Launched as a 650cc and subsequently increased to 750cc in 1973 This example is one of the 204 examples modified to compete in the USA AMA 750cc Class Series on arrival in the USA in 1970 The East Coast distributor, Tricor, came up with a 750cc conversion kit that replaced the stock 650cc barrels 200 bikes needed to be converted to satisfy the homologation requirements, 204 were produced Tricor replaced the original cylinders with the 750cc cast-iron cylinder blocks whilst the bikes were still in the crates and then added the "T" to the engine but not the frame The customer was also made to sign a disclaimer The Triumph factory eventually found out and dismissed the culprits responsible This example is a matching numbers machine restored to an impressively original condition by marque specialist Terry MacDonald, who has documented records and photographs and is happy to share Note correct rear lights, side reflectors, Lucas horns and cast-iron cylinder head with central Allen Key Fitted with a Wassell electronic ignition system Presented in running order but might need some basic safety checks/recommissioning before road use Complete with the all important AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame confirmation letter UK-registered on a current V5C