This is an authentic. numbers matching. unrestored babied beauty that starts first or second kick every time and runs like a top! So chrome has pitting and it's not perfect. That's what makes it so rare and cool. It looks like you would have found it in 1979. lightly used! I bought this bike from a gentleman 2 months ago. He signed over a title to me that was in his name as of November 1973. He stated he was the second owner and I have made copies of that title so that it can be past on with the bike giving a complete title history. This gentleman kept this bike in a heated garage under a 5 layer cover. The last time he had plated it was 1990. It has spark and good compression and starts second kick every time! Has Mikuni carburetor s installed. I have the original Amal carbs to go with the sale. The seat cover is original and has a couple tears but you can still make out the triumph printing on the back of the seat. The paint is fairly new base coat clear coat. It was stated to me that one small dent was repaired in the tank and no other body work was needed. The tank emblems are patina. They were removed from another tank and look pretty cool against the fresh paint. Any questions please ask. I'm sure I've missed a lot of information. SHIPPINGI will make time to be here for any pick up that is arranged. All arrangements must be made by the buyer. And of course all payments must have been cleared before I will release for shipmentClear title will be sent upon receipt of cleared payment in full