![]() The original 'paper dart' Thunderbird logo designed by Edward Turner for the first Thunderbirds in 1949 was retained on the side panel badge as a reminder of the model's lineage. Triumph however included newly introduced European components such as German ULO direction indicators and Italian Radaelli wheel rims and Paioli petrol taps. Dunlop Gold Seal economy tyres were fitted instead of the more expensive Avon Roadrunners specified for the 750cc roadster range. Cycle parts, including the Girling rear suspension units, were painted in satin black rather than being chromed or polished and the exhaust system was black chromed to match. Instead of a tachometer, the warning lights and ignition switch were housed in the right hand pod of the instrument binnacle. Costs were reduced by having a single silencer, using mechanical contact breaker points instead of electronic ignition and using a drum rear brake instead of the more expensive disc brake. The TR65 also has a single 30 mm Amal carburettor and a mild cam.Īimed at the economy market, it was cheaper to insure than the T140 and could return 54 mpg ‑imp (5.2 L/100 km 45 mpg ‑US). This made the engine livelier with a better throttle response and with maximum torque produced at higher engine speeds. The TR65 was a 650 cc parallel twin with a short-stroke version of the 750 cc T140 Bonneville engine. A short stroke model, the Daytona 600 was designed in 1983 but not produced. The TR65 was a reintroduction of the Triumph Thunderbird model name first used on the original 6T Thunderbird of 1949. The Triumph TR65 Thunderbird is a motorcycle made by the Triumph worker's co-operative at the Meriden factory from 1981 to 1983. The 300-hp, 6.4-liter engine allows the old-school cruiser to sprint to 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) in almost 11 seconds.Type of motorcycle TR65 Thunderbird/Daytona 600Ĥ2 bhp (31 kW) at 6,500 rpm ģ7 lb⋅ft (50 N⋅m) 5,500 rpm ģ95 lb (179 kg) ( dry) The online listing also mentions the 390-cu in V8 with the four-barrel carburetor, three-speed automatic transmission, and a 9.0-inch rear axle with 3.00 gears. On the upside, the underbody looks great despite some superficial corrosion.Īccording to the selling vendor, “the restored value of this car is $106,000 as per NADA Guides valuation.” That’s a whole lot of moolah when you think about it, but nevertheless, a whole lot of money and elbow grease have to be invested into the 1965 Thunderbird to bring it back to its former glory. The top has to be replaced, and the system flushed, the passenger-side power window doesn’t work, the A/C system has to be recharged or converted to R-134a, the paint has seen better days, and some of the exterior trim isn’t up to snuff. Still, there are plenty of areas that need tender loving care. Currently showing a little over 49,000 miles (78,860 kilometers) on the odometer, the Thunderbird has also received a new master brake cylinder, gas tank, fuel sending unit, rubber hoses, and PerTronix electronic ignition for additional peace of mind. ![]() Parked sometime in the 1980s, the open-air cruiser with seating for two features the original hubcaps, pretty straight chrome trim, the factory R-12 air conditioning, and a tilting steering wheel. Listed on eBay by National Muscle Cars with a buy-it-now price of $19,950 or best offer, the T-Bird “starts right up, runs smooth, drives, and stops.” The drivetrain appears to be solid after all these years, and the same can be said about the electrical stuff such as the solenoids for the convertible top. ![]()
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