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Only a little more than 1200 Thruxtons were built, although the relative ease of converting a Venom meant that were several more replicas constructed by private owners. In 1969 the ignition system was modified to coil ignition, as the traditional magneto had been phased out by [[Lucas|Lucas]]. This was effectively the swan song, for it bowed to commercial pressure in 1971, still a genuine family firm after 66 years. | Only a little more than 1200 Thruxtons were built, although the relative ease of converting a Venom meant that were several more replicas constructed by private owners. In 1969 the ignition system was modified to coil ignition, as the traditional magneto had been phased out by [[Lucas|Lucas]]. This was effectively the swan song, for it bowed to commercial pressure in 1971, still a genuine family firm after 66 years. | ||
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