Highlights
- Smart, well preserved rare ‘Competition’ model
- Original and unmodified matching numbers bike
- Very collectable
- Enthusiast owned
- Imported from Texas, spend life in dry climate
The Appeal
Triumph’s 1967 Tiger range was offered in two forms – an on-road and off-road version. This is the T100C, the off-road version, the ‘C’ standing for ‘Competition’, and identifiable by its high mounted twin exhausts, smaller tank, skid plate and knobbly tires.
From 1966 the T100 got a new frame and better forks that transformed its handling and stability. New ‘eyebrow’ style tank decals updated the styling too.
Most T100Cs were sold into the USA market, but a few have begun to return to our shores as interest in these versatile and easy-to-ride classic bikes continues to grow. Stylish and usable, this is a very appealing classic bike and rare opportunity to acquire a very sought after British classic Triumph motorcycle in very good original and unrestored condition.
The History and Paperwork
- Imported to UK in 2014
- First registration in Texas USA on 1st January 1967
- Light restoration and recommissioned
- Remained in a private collection until 2019.
- Texas title documentation
- Original replacement parts catalogue and workshop manual present
- UK importation and registration documents
- MOT exempt
- V5c present
The Condition
- Smart condition appears all original
- Original features preserved whilst overall aesthetics appear to have been refreshed.
- Attractive two-tone blue and white tank paintwork with gold coachline
- No obvious deterioration of tank paintwork
- Some small marks and chips on other painted areas but not significant
- The overall impression is of a well-presented and lovingly maintained bike
- Later Triumph ‘eyebrow’ tank badging in original, well-kept condition
- Triumph branded vinyl seat with good padding and no visible marks
- Rubber grips unmarked or scuffed with no cracks.
- Chrome work appears original with only light marks and signs of age
- Triumph tank rubber trim unmarked and undamaged
- Chrome wire wheels in good condition with off-road tyres
- Lights present well with clear lenses and bright colouring.
- Exhaust manifolds display light discoloration and small dents.
- Dials present well, just a tiny dent to chrome speedo surround to note.
The Mechanics
- 500cc Triumph air cooled vertical twin developing healthy 38bhp
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Later model fitted with more reliable factory alternator.
- Post-1966 revised frame and forks to improve handling and stability
Summary
The mechanics and the electrics have all been thoroughly checked over, and the bike recently serviced by Victory Motorcycles in North London. The bike starts easily and runs very nicely, with smooth gear changes and effective drum brakes.
This well preserved T100C shows just why these stylish bikes were so popular. Most of the T100C’s didn’t survive as they were thrashed being used for off-roading. Those available now have often been customised or adapted so finding one in such good original condition is getting rare. Mint condition T100C’s are fetching high prices, making this motorcycle a likely sound investment.
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