Classic Manx Style

1959 Triton

I found this picture at Silodrome and it appears to reference this bike being actioned at Barber last year (which I was very fortunate to attend, although we didn't see much of the auction).

As with the previous bikes it's a Slimeline with a pre-Unit Triumph. The Norton front brake is easier to spot here. The sweptback pipes and BSA-style muffler all scream classic Triton characteristics.

The large Manx-style tank is very nice but with an unusual approach to the pin striping and logo. I'm not sure why the pin striping seems to not follow the lower front of the tank, but instead diverges. It's either an attempt to break up the body lines of the tank or just a mistake. Ideally the pin striping would follow the tank shape a little more closely. The next jarring item is the Norton logo placement, it's too high and should be more centered in the pin striped area.

Otherwise it's a pure classic Manx-style Triton with all the right bits.

More Parts

Since a Triton is usually an attempt to mimic the great Manx racer, the same or similar parts are often used.

For example the Manx rear hub was a conical design. Of course you can purchase used or replica Manx hubs but they are not cheap. Replicas can easy cost $2000.

Fortunately the rear hub on OIF (Oil In Frame) Triumphs and BSAs from the early 70s are also conical. And a lot cheaper and more plentiful than an original Manx hub. And they work just fine. If you're lucky it might cost you $50.

Other alternatives are to use Norton hub from a Featherbed model, or even a later Commando hub.

Another area that you have some freedom is with the exhaust. Apparently the most popular style is the swept-back exhaust that I first recall seeing on the original Triumph Thruxtons.

Swept Back Exhaust

Another option is a 2 into 1 exhausts such as this one.

2 into 1 Exhaust

And just as uncommon are high pipes probably sources from the off-road Triumph models like the TR6C.

High Pipes