A very special Triumph…

I received a real special photo and a very nice note from my good buddy Carl this afternoon…

Joe:

Just came to the museum today.  Bob Rothenberg is a noted collector and this is one of many bikes and cars.

This Triumph T100RR is one of 50 dirt track racers made.  Hard tail, splayed head, rear tank fuel valves, 12.5K rpm Smiths tach.  All totally original except for alloy rims. 

It’s perfect and it’s beautiful!

Very rare.

Carl

That’s just super, Carl, and thanks for sharing it with us!

Folks, the museum Carl speaks of is the Mungenast Classic Automobiles and Motorcycles Museum in St. Louis, Missouri.  You’ve read about it on the blog before, and I’ll say the same thing today as I’ve said in the past…if you ever have an opportunity to visit, do not let it get away from you.   The Mungenast Classic Automobiles and Motorcycles Museum is beyond awesome…it’s one of the best museums ever!

I really like the color combo on that classic Triumph, and apparently, so does the modern Triumph motorcycle company.   When Duane and I rode up to Mt. Baldy yesterday, we saw two new Triumph Scramblers in the exact same colors!

Coincidence?   I think not…there must have been something in the air about blue and white Triumphs with gold pin stripes and matching paint themes yesterday!