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1952 Triumph Thunderbird. The Triumph Thunderbird will forever be remembered by the motorcycling public as the bike Johnny (Marlon Brando) rode in the 1953 film The Wild One, his stolen trophy lashed to the sleek headlight nacelle. But after uncrating and testing the first 1950 model received, the U.S distributor, Johnson Motors, dubbed it the “cast iron snail.” The first 6T Thunderbird was an iron head machine but by 1961 the Thunderbird had a lighter alloy head and in 1962 unit engine/transmis

We have a new episode of "Restoration Files" to share with you, filmed before the Christmas break. In this exciting installment, Sammy and Jim unveil their latest masterpieces: the meticulously restored 1930 Sunbeam and the groundbreaking 1935 Triumph Twin 🏍 The 1935 Twin holds a special place in motorcycle history as it's believed to be the very first of its kind produced by Triumph, showcasing the visionary designs of Val Page, who made his mark at Ariel before joining its rival marque alongs