Triumph Thunderbird
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The Triumph Thunderbird is a British motorcycle that was introduced by Triumph in 1949 and produced in many forms until 1966. The name was reused three more times for new and distinct Triumph models.
1950 Triumph 6T Thunderbird
Replica of Marlon Brando's mildly customised 1950 6T Triumph Thunderbird from The Wild One, surrounded by publicity stills from the film
1962 Triumph Thunderbird, the last with the 'pre-unit' engine. Note the nacelle, the merged exhaust system and the full version of the unpopular bathtub rear fairing.
1983 Triumph Thunderbird with merged exhaust system. By then, polished alloy or chromed parts replaced the budget satin black engine finish on the initial 1981 model specification.
The Wild One
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The Wild One is a 1953 American crime film directed by László Benedek and produced by Stanley Kramer. The picture is most noted for the character of Johnny Strabler, portrayed by Marlon Brando, whose
Triumph Thunderbird
…machines were ridden to the circuit and back to the Meriden factory. Triumph obtained further lasting publicity with Marlon Brando's 1953 motion picture The Wild One, in which he rode a 1950 6T Thunderbird. The book Triumph Motorcycles In America, includes a reproduction of a letter from Triumph's importers objecting…
Theatrical release poster
Theatrical advertisement from 1953
Madame Tussauds waxwork exhibit of Marlon Brando in The Wild One, albeit with a later 1957/58 model Triumph Thunderbird