Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 10am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
Registration No: Un-Registered
Frame No: Not visible*
MOT: Exempt
Early swinging arm Tiger 100 in silver sheen
Previously displayed in a US Motor Museum
Supplied with a US Title and a NOVA number
A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, Keith Mason started working in his local bike shop at the age of 15 before eventually branching out on his own a few years later. From humble beginnings selling secondhand bikes from a small shop, Keith built up the Moto GB empire to become one of the biggest motorcycle retailers and importers in the UK. The group has now grown to include 15 retail shops and is responsible for importing 9 different brands, also supplying many independent dealers, including QJ Motor, Voge, Lambretta, FB Mondial, Morbidelli, SYM and Hero. Keith sadly passed away in 2023, but in recent years he had put together a fantastic collection of his favourite classic bikes, ranging from a humble Honda Express to a beautiful Vincent Black Shadow, documenting his lifetime in the trade. We are pleased to offer all 31 bikes from this collection in our March sale.
Triumph is one of the most iconic and revered names in the history of motorcycling. Established in Coventry in 1885, by the start of the 1900s the company had made its first motorcycle beginning a continuous run of production under various ownership until its eventual closure in 1983. In 1937 the Edward Turner designed 500cc Speed Twin was released launching a range of Triumph twins that went on to epitomize British motorcycles in the post-war years. The Tiger 100 was the sports version of the Speed Twin and marketed as the ‘supreme mount for the sportsman’. The ‘Motor Cycle’ described the model as a ‘thoroughbred sporting 500 calculated to inspire pride of ownership both on account of its magnificent all round performance and its handsome appearance’. This pre unit 1954 Tiger 100 in classic ‘Silver Sheen’ metallic is an early swinging arm model with an all alloy top end. Bought by Keith at Mecum a few years ago, it had previously been restored and displayed in an American Motor Museum. After spending most of its life overseas, this iconic 50s Triumph was patriated in 2017 and will be supplied with a Texas US Title and a NOVA number to aid registration in the UK if so desired. Being offered as a collector’s item, it has been part of a stunning private collection of Vintage and Classic machines which have all been dry stored for several years and will require recommissioning before use. * The frame number is not clearly visible under good layer of paint.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
