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Demand for Triumph motor cycles in Coventry is booming despite the blockade at
Demand for Triumph motor cycles in Coventry is booming despite the blockade at the firms Meriden plant where 2, 500 completed machines are being held back. Dealers report that demand has rocketed in Coventry ever since Norton Villiers Triumph announced they were to close the Meriden works. This photo shows some of the hundreds of Triumph motor cycles - many of them ready for the road - held up inside the blockaded Meriden plant.
19th October 1973
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Meriden
England
Media ID 21389653
© Mirrorpix
Factory Motor Bikes Motor Cycles Triumph Meriden
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This print from Memory Lane Prints captures the bustling demand for Triumph motor cycles in Coventry during the 1970s, despite a blockade at the company's Meriden plant. The image showcases hundreds of these iconic motor bikes, many of them ready to hit the road, held up inside the blockaded factory. During this time, dealers in Coventry witnessed an unprecedented surge in demand following Norton Villiers Triumph's announcement to close down the Meriden works. Despite this setback, enthusiasts and riders alike remained undeterred as they flocked to get their hands on these coveted machines. The photograph serves as a testament to the enduring popularity and allure of Triumph motorcycles. It encapsulates both resilience and determination within Coventry's motorcycle community during challenging times. The sight of so many gleaming motorbikes awaiting release symbolizes not only a temporary obstacle but also an unwavering passion for these two-wheeled marvels. As we delve into this snapshot from history, it becomes evident that even amidst adversity, true craftsmanship and innovation prevail. This image is a reminder of how transport can transcend mere functionality and become an emblematic representation of freedom, adventure, and individuality. Let us cherish this moment frozen in time – when demand soared high above any blockade or hindrance – celebrating both the triumphs achieved by those who rode these magnificent machines and our collective love affair with motorcycles throughout generations.
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