Triumph‑Powered Bobber on BAT
A custom bobber built around a 744cc Triumph T140V (1978 donor) is live on Bring a Trailer as a no‑reserve auction right now—big opportunity for a cheap period‑styled parallel‑twin build Bring a Trailer listing post. The listing flags the T140V powerplant up front, which makes it an attractive starting point for a classic bobber with modern finishing or cafe‑bob styling Bring a Trailer listing post.
The auction ends March 20, 2026 at 10:46 a.m. PT [bringatrailer.com]. Lot #234,215 currently shows a $2,000 bid placed by user Scubadiver67 and one recorded bid. [bringatrailer.com] The bike sits on a custom hardtail by Factory Metal Works with a stock rake, 4″ of stretch and a 2.5″ drop [bringatrailer.com], and it wears a Root Beer and Gold Candy flake scheme applied to a modified peanut tank, rear fender, and oil tank by John Terenzi. [bringatrailer.com] Rolling gear includes a 4″-under Mid‑USA springer front end, 21″ front and 18″ rear wire‑spoke wheels (the front laced to a Harley‑Davidson hub), 90/90 Shinko front and 130/70 Avon rear tires, and single‑disc brakes front and rear. [bringatrailer.com] The powerplant is fitted with Wiseco pistons, velocity stacks, a custom high‑mount dual exhaust and a Pazon electronic ignition, and the engine case is stamped T140VNX01023 for title purposes; the transmission is a left‑shifted five‑speed. [bringatrailer.com] The build was completed over nine months and was featured on the cover of the April 2017 issue of The Horse; the seller acquired the bike in 2025 and is offering a copy of that issue along with a clean Florida title. [bringatrailer.com]
