{"product_id":"1953-triumph-flat-track-racer","title":"1953 Triumph Flat Track Racer","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere is a particular sound that defined American dirt-track racing in the 1950s and '60s, and more often than not it came from a Triumph parallel twin run flat-out around a counterclockwise oval. In an era of raw, mechanical, minimally protected machines, the British 500 became the weapon of choice for a generation of American racers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eConfigured as a 1953 Triumph flat-track racer, it is powered by a 498cc OHV parallel-twin fed by dual Amal carburetors with a computer free kick-start, paired to a four-speed gearbox and routed with right-side exhaust for the counterclockwise nature of American flat-track competition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bike wears a silver tank with traditional black branding and detailing. It has beautiful black leather sprung solo saddle with striking patina, telescopic front fork, friction steering damper, low-slung exhausts, and wire-spoke wheels wrapped in block-pattern tires to complete complete the picture. It was recently shown privately at the Crawford Auto Aviation Museum alongside collector and enthusiast, John Lutsch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor those drawn to mechanical purity and the golden age of two-wheeled motorsports, few objects tell the story as honestly as this Triumph flat-tracker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor more information, please contact us today.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eVehicle Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard_specifications-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.087%; height: 205.938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2294%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 60.4203%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriumph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2294%; 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The lighting system has been modernized, and adjustable rear suspension rounds out the build for both comfort and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information, please contact us today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Triumph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42429903929424,"sku":"WGV1354","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0255\/8659\/7968\/files\/IMG_4916_8ccdb478-5a3e-416a-9609-d41e71bf9f6f.jpg?v=1781058892","url":"https:\/\/waltgracevintage.com\/products\/1953-triumph-flat-track-racer","provider":"Walt Grace Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}