Hinckley Times

Limited edition Triumph on show

Star attraction at town gallery

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A LIMITED edition motorbike has gone on display in the Atkins Gallery in Hinckley as part a Travels and Transport Exhibition.

The Triumph Thruxton TFC (Triumph Factory Custom) has been installed next to the Hansom Cab, celebratin­g Hinckley and the surroundin­g areas contributi­on to the developmen­t of vehicles through history.

The exhibition features work from 10-plus local artists on the theme of Travels and Transport with unique interpreta­tions ranging from heritage vehicles, historical events to personal journeys.

Kindly loaned to the gallery by Triumph, the Thruxton TFC has a limited worldwide production run of just 750 and each motorcycle is individual­ly numbered and supplied with unique premium badging.

This new vehicle is the first to be re-created by Triumph as a ‘factory custom’ – a legendary café racer, a lightweigh­t, powerful motorcycle designed for speed and handling, for quick rides over short distances.

With the launch of the all-new exclusive TFC offer for 2019, Triumph delivers a landmark moment for British custom design, with an exclusive limited edition line-up of ultra-premium motorcycle­s.

Every TFC motorcycle will be built to embody the absolute pinna- cle in custom Triumph design, with a unique level of enhanced performanc­e, technology, engineerin­g, specificat­ion and exquisite finish.

In addition, Hinckley and District Museum have loaned their Midland Red collection featuring photograph­s and ephemera from this iconic local bus company.

Councillor Keith Nichols, Executive Member for Culture, Leisure, Tourism and Town Centres at the borough council said: “I am delighted that such an iconic motorcycle has been loaned to the gallery for this exhibition and alongside our other exhibitors highlights how Hinckley and the surroundin­g area have played a key role in the design, developmen­t and world transport.

“I hope that residents and visitors take the opportunit­y to visit the Gallery whilst this exhibition is on.”

The open exhibition - Travels and Transport is running until Friday 16 August 2019. The gallery is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm. manufactur­e of

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A unique Triumph motorbike has been installed in the Atkins Gallery in Hinckley.

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