Highlights

Highly original example of this classic bike in very good condition
These are popular starter classic bikes that are easy to ride and maintain
Matching numbers and in hands of same owner since 1996
Runs well with good oil pressure and continuous use by seller
MOT and tax exempt

The Appeal

Triumph’s smart and sporty C Range bikes were designed to be easy to ride and maintain. Those attractive qualities continue to make them very popular amongst classic enthusiasts, particularly those looking to acquire their first bike.

This stylish gold over cream example is in very original condition, with light signs of use that merely add to its character. In the hands of the same Triumph-loving owner since 1996, it has been continuously used and enjoyed. Ill health means it is reluctantly ready for a new buyer to discover its multifold charms.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 17th February 1964
Detailed record of maintenance by the current owner
Matching numbers bike
VIN records confirm that this is a genuine 1964 Tiger 90
One of just 574 Tiger 90s built by Triumph in 1964
Factory workshop manual and owners handbook
Old MOTs to verify mileage
500 miles since last MOT in 2017
Stored in insulated and carpeted building

The Condition

Lovely, mostly unrestored condition with stylish gold over cream paintwork
Paintwork shows some marks and touched in stone chips but such that it adds character rather than being unsightly
Delightful fixtures and fittings, including the lovely Triumph badges, in good, original condition with just some light scuffs and marks to note in the photographs
Designed to provide a sportier profile to appeal to the youth market
Original wheel rims with very light pitting visible up close
The owner says that the bike is ‘mostly unrestored’
Good chrome work in original condition
New tyres fitted recently
Clear, clean dials
Smart two-tone Triumph seat
Originality extends to the factory-supplied owners handbook under the seat
The seller states that everything works
Single down tube chassis design with telescopic forks

The Mechanics

349cc air cooled 4 stroke vertical twin developing 27bhp
Designed to be lightweight and very easy to ride and maintain
Plenty of old MOTs to verify the displayed mileage
The seller states that there are some minor oil leaks to be aware of, but which could reasonably be expected of an unrestored bike of this age
Matching numbers bike
Bike has been regularly used by the seller and never SORN’d and starts easily and readily
converted to 12v solid state rectifier regulator
Recent battery
We understand that the clutch operates correctly but can drag slightly until warm warm
MOTs maintained until the bike became exempt in 2018
Has covered just 500 miles since last MOT test

Summary

The stylish Tiger 90 combined a sporty, lightweight design with easy maintenance. It was also very easy to ride, making it an ideal starter bike when it was new. Despite that sales were never huge and it is a rare sight now.

The gorgeous gold over cream finish of this 1964 Tiger looks highly original and very stylish. Much-loved by its seller it has the character and ability that will surely quickly find it a new home.

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