Descrizione
This motorcycle is to be auctioned at The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
Acquired by Tony East in 1999
Restored by Bryan Small circle 1999
Invoices totalling 6, 050 Just as he had done at Ariel in the 1920s, Val Page transformed his employer's ageing range on his arrival as Triumph's Chief Designer in 1932. The new line-up comprised overhead-valve and sidevalve singles in capacities ranging from 250cc to 500cc, plus the range-topping 650cc 6/ 1 sidecar tug. Edward Turner's arrival at Triumph in 1936 resulted in extensive improvements to the range. A brilliant stylist, Turner transformed Page's overhead-valve singles by adopting sports-specification engines, high level exhausts, chromed fuel tanks and a new name: 'Tiger'. Frames, forks, engines and gearboxes were all improved for 1937 and a trio of randomly selected Tigers successfully completed a series of arduous speed trails to secure the Maudes Trophy for Triumph later in the year. Today, Turner's Tigers are widely recognised as the most stylish sports roadsters of the period and thus are highly sought after. This nicely presented Tiger 70 was acquired by Tony East in April 1999 and last taxed in 2010. Accompanying paperwork includes numerous bills totalling 6, 050 for the Tiger's restoration by Bryan Small Motorcycles circa 1999; three old MoTs (most recent expired 2010); instruction books; replacement parts catalogue; old/ current V5C documents; and a copy of Triumph Motorcycles Practical Guide Covering All Models from 1937 by the Service Manager at Triumph. It should be noted that the frame/ engine numbers are transposed on the V5Cs, and that the latter is incorrectly recorded therein as '8-TY0-785Y'.
CONDITIONS OF SALE AND GUIDE FOR BUYERS
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VIEWING TIMES
Saturday 14 October 9am to 5pm
Sunday 15 October from 9am
SALE TIMES
Saturday 14 October
Spares and Memorabilia (Lots 1-161) 10:30am
Motorcycles (Lots 201 ? 293) 2pm
Sunday 15 October
Motorcycles (Lot 301 - 534) 10:30am
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