Triumphs T150 three-cylinder - and its BSA counterparts - had a bad reputation in their youth.
In the years when heavy, fast motorcycles on the mainland of Europe were usually driven only full throttle, they died in bushes in the confrontations with BMW R 75 / 5s and Honda CB 750 Fours.
The remaining ones are cherished in the meantime and, with respectful dedication, prove to be overwhelming. And simply usable.
Our fashion model is a kind of 'barnfind'. When the machine was finally okay after a merciless row of investments - where many old keys and overhauls had to be repaired - technically okay ...
After a few journeys, he has been sleeping in a barn for the past five years. The approach of the owner to never sell him because he has cost so much is now faltering. Jan has something else in mind. And lack of space. Where do we know that from?
The entire T 150 story is in the April issue of AutoMotorKlassiek.
But the news that the Triumph might be for sale, we only heard that yesterday