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1959 Triumph Bonneville

1959 Triumph Bonneville 2

1959 TRIUMPH T120 BONNEVILLE

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1959 Triumph T120 Bonneville

Absolutely Pristine Showroom New Classic

18.5 Miles Since Comprehensive Restoration/Rebuild

Looks + Runs like a Brand New Motorcycle

Rare & First Year Iconic T120 Bonneville

Triumph’s High Performance Model

Only 400 Units were Produced for 1959

JD Power NADA Guide #1 Value of $29,810.00

Comparable sales of:

$25,000 (Mecum Vegas 2024)

$30,800 (Mecum Vegas 2016)

$30,800 (Mecum Vegas 2019)

A Steal At The Buy It Now Price

 Frame Up restored and only ridden 18.5 miles since.

All New Paint On Tank and All metal Surfaces

All Aluminum Pro Polished

All Chrome is New Or Like New

Frame No: 028534

Engine No; 028534

Transmission No: 109044

The engine numbers are not a factory stamp –  the restorer used a Brand New NOS engine Case to Replace the Damaged Original Case as

there are no numbers on factory replacement cases.

It Has Been a Museum Display Piece Since Restored

PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO FOR THE FULL REBUILD DETAILS

  • Frame Professionally Painted
  • Professional OEM Paint on Factory Tins
  • Cylinders Bored .020 Over
  • New Pistons
  • New Base Gasket
  • New Head Gasket
  • Head Refinished
  • Factory Amal Carburetors Rebuilt + Tuned
  • Primary Completely Rebuilt

Stored in private collection for 20+ years before coming to Kaplan Cycles.

Thoroughly Serviced, Tuned & Detailed by our Team this week.

Would Cost Well Over $20,000 To Restore any 59 Bonneville To this Level

   It runs phenomenally and is ready to ride, enjoy, and display.

Sold on Clear Title and Factory Triumph Instruction Manual No.15

  • Engine Completely Rebuilt
  • New NGK Spark Plugs 
  • New Spark Plug Caps 
  • Compression Tests Perfect at 180psi in Both Cylinders   
  • New Pistons .020 Over
  • New Rings
  • New Head And Base Gaskets  
  • Fuel Tank Drained, Flushed and Inspected  
  • New Fuel Lines 
  • Carburetors Cleaned and Synchronized 
  •  VP94 Non-Ethanol Fuel 
  • New Transmission High Gear Seal 
  • New Clutch Plates 
  • All New Seals
  • All New Gaskets 
  • New Oil Plug Fiber Gasket  
  • New Primary Gaskets 
  • Rebuilt Primary Chain Case & Inner Case 
  • Rebuilt Clutch Assembly
  • New Engine Sprocket & Primary Chain


  • New Maxima 50wt Transmission Oil 
  • New Drive Chain
  • New Brakes 
  • 100 Point Check Over 

Looks & Runs Like New

Rotisserie Detailed.

 Polished Engine Cases, Exhaust, Wheels, Forks, Handlebars, Etc. 

Buffed & Polished Fuel Tank and Other Painted Parts  

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  The Gold Standard in Road Bikes of the Period

Named After the Bonneville Salt Flats where Triumph Set Land Speed Records

True Classic in Beautifully Preserved Condition That Runs Like New

PLEASE CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT 860-454-7024 M-F 9-5 

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SOLD ON CLEAR TITLE 

MESSAGE YOUR ZIP FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE!

FINANCING IS AVAILABLE. CALL OR TEXT KEN KAPLAN JR 860-471-0192 TO GET APPROVED.

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AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due immediately on purchase. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

Cash (In-Person), Card (+3% fee), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.

Full payment must be made within 72 hours of auction close.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 

Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.

If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday – Friday

For our fastest service please call Ken Kaplan Jr directly at 860-471-0192

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We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.

Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear or your money back. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via two day priority mail with a tracking number. Documents are mailed on the 1st of each month.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

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Warranty:

All Motorycles sold “as is, where is” and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

SHIPPING:

SEND US YOUR ZIP FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE!

WE WILL MAKE ALL ARRANGEMENTS!

We have the best shipping contacts in the nation who will provide the FASTEST transport times, have a perfect track record, and are always insured and ENCLOSED! All motorcycles are shipped WHOLE (roll-on, roll-off). We do not offer a pallet or crate service.

International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.

We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

PICKUP:

We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.

We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.

Item specifics

Condition
Used
A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle’s history. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“Please watch our video, see photos, and read entire description before bidding.”
Year
1959
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
028534
Mileage
18
Engine Size (cc)
750
Type
Sport Bike
For Sale By
Dealer
Warranty
Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color
Tangerine & Pearl Gray With Gold Stripes
Model
Bonneville
Make
Triumph
Vehicle Title
Clean
Sub Model (Optional)
Bonneville T120