{"id":1071,"date":"2026-07-15T18:25:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T18:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cars-blocksy.wp.xfr.uk\/?page_id=1071"},"modified":"2026-08-05T22:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T22:20:29","slug":"1976-triumph-t140","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cars-blocksy.wp.xfr.uk\/index.php\/classic-motorcycles\/1976-triumph-t140\/","title":{"rendered":"1976 Triumph T140"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/cars-blocksy.wp.xfr.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18711190_v1030-064-scaled.jpg&apos;);background-position:15% 28.999999999999996%;background-size:cover;\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:2vw;padding-right:6vw;padding-bottom:6vw;padding-left:6vw\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8fed5e3f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">1976 Triumph T140<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e04c13 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d5f680cb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/cars-blocksy.wp.xfr.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TriumphT140Studio.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1069\" style=\"box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cars-blocksy.wp.xfr.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TriumphT140Studio.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/cars-blocksy.wp.xfr.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TriumphT140Studio-300x199.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Triumph T140 parallel twin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">1976 Triumph T140 parallel twin, presenting as solid and largely original suitable for light mechanical and cosmetic recommissioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong><strong>Technical Overview<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>744cc air-cooled parallel twin engine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Twin Amal carburettors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4-speed gearbox (or 5-speed if applicable\u2014adjust if needed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic ignition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front disc brake \/ rear drum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12V electrical system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The engine starts and runs with good compression across both cylinders. No major abnormal mechanical noises noted. Carburation is serviceable but would benefit from a strip, clean, and proper balance to optimise performance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Chassis &amp; Running Gear<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frame is structurally sound with no visible cracks or repairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wheels are straight; tyres are serviceable but may require replacement depending on use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Braking system is operational, though a full service (pads\/shoes, fluid change) is recommended for optimal safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefits from alloy rims<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All major electrical components are present but requires a new headlight.&nbsp;The bike retains good originality with age-related wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frame is structurally sound with no visible cracks or repairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wheels are straight; tyres are serviceable but may require replacement depending on use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Braking system is operational, though a full service (pads\/shoes, fluid change) is recommended for optimal safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefits from alloy rims<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Work recommended<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carburettor overhaul and tune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full fluid service (engine oil, forks, brake fluid)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical system check and tidy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General cosmetic detailing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a mechanically complete and fundamentally sound T140 requiring only light refurbishment\u2014not a full restoration. A strong candidate for recommissioning while riding, or for a sympathetic restoration maintaining originality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A practical entry into classic British motorcycles with minimal initial outlay and significant upside potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00a36,000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a7466cbee6db&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7466cbeeb23&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7466cbeeb23\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" 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Technical Overview The engine starts and runs with good compression across both cylinders. No major abnormal mechanical noises noted. Carburation is serviceable but would benefit from a strip, clean, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":1517,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1071","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cars-blocksy.wp.xfr.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1071","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cars-blocksy.wp.xfr.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cars-blocksy.wp.xfr.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cars-blocksy.wp.xfr.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cars-blocksy.wp.xfr.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1071"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/cars-blocksy.wp.xfr.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1071\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1516,"href":"https:\/\/cars-blocksy.wp.xfr.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1071\/revisions\/1516"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cars-blocksy.wp.xfr.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1517"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cars-blocksy.wp.xfr.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1071"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}