The most comprehensive collection of Triumph motorcycles ever assembled is being exhibited at this year’s Triumph Live festival, which roars into life at Mallory Park, Leicestershire between 31st August and 2nd September.
Many of the motorcycles, which make up a special 110th anniversary exhibition, come from collector Dick Shepherd’s 300-strong private ‘museum’ and have never before been seen by the public. On display will be ‘A’ list bikes such as the 2002 Bonneville from the film Terminator 3, the 2006 Bonneville Scrambler from Mission Impossible 3, the 1963 ISDT Gold Medal winning bike and the iconic 1952 TR5 Trophy ridden by The Fonz in 1970’s hit TV show, Happy Days.
Visitors to the festival will also be able to see the very first motorcycle ever produced by Triumph in 1902, right up to Triumph’s limited edition Steve McQueen which sold out in just 10 days when it was unveiled earlier this year.
Dick Shepherd, who is a successful entrepreneur, travels the world in pursuit of rare and famous Triumph motorcycles after responding to his wife’s suggestion that he find a hobby or interest to prevent him working so hard.
Commenting on the forthcoming event, he said: “Triumph is an iconic brand which represents all that is great about British innovation, manufacturing and quality. Triumph Live will be the first time that many of the bikes in my collection will have been seen by the general public and I’m really excited about sharing them with visitors to the festival.”
As well as iconic and rare motorcycles, visitors to the festival will be treated to stunt riding shows, championship racing from the Triumph Triple Challenge race series, factory tours, road, track and off-road demos rides plus an eclectic mix of other stands, displays and activities.
To round off daytime activities on the Saturday, million selling BRIT Award winners, Kaiser Chiefs, will be playing a live set from their latest album ‘The Future is Medieval’ as well as belting out some of their old favourites such as ‘Ruby’, ‘I Predict a Riot’ and ‘Oh My God’.
