In fall of 2013, Tony located a frame and removed the front end in order to prepare the car to accept a straight axle kit. Wanting something unique, they decided on a 1955 Ford Thunderbird to be modified as a ‘60s era gasser. With his last project roadster a wrap, Tony decided that one more project before retirement was necessary, one which his wife Lesley would enjoy and take on the road alongside the new hot rod. Tony saw several muscle cars and was often installing aftermarket high performance parts to give them an edge over the guy with his “factory” horses. A quick-release function for the gauges allows the rider to adjust their position to complement their seating and riding style, and regardless of position, seat height is a low 27.2 inches.Tony Gentile started wrenching in Gloucester, Massachusetts, at 12 years of age, at his dad’s service station, working full time tearing down motors, cleaning parts, and assembling. Premium finishes, special badges and covers, a branded, locking fuel cap and silver satin and graphite handlebar risers round out the factory custom look.Īn innovative slotted seat design system allows the rider to position the seat “up and forward” in a sporty roadster position or “down and backward” for cruising in a more traditional riding position. Other special styling features include a battery box with a stainless steel strap, bar-end mirrors, a rear fender loop, twin throttle bodies that look like carburetors, over-sized adjustable levers, rubber fork gaiters, a rear “drum brake” inspired hub and a sprocket cover with a removable inspection cap. The twin gauges are adjustable to match the riding position.

The Bonneville Bobber has a wide, flat handlebar with bar-end mirrors.

It has a wide, flat handlebar, a floating aluminum seat pan with a stitched, deep-foam solo pad, a “swing cage” that hides the rear monoshock and gives the bike a hard tail look, and spoked wheels with black rims shod with tube-type Avon Cobra tires. With styling inspired by bobbers from the 1940s, this new Triumph is stripped to the bare essentials.

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