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Highlights
- Great, gently aged example of this iconic bike
- Correct engine and frame numbers
- Recently part of the Ace Classics collection
- Older restoration with sparing use since
- MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
The Appeal
The T100 Tiger was another design by Triumph’s famed engineer Edward Turner and is a highlight of his illustrious cannon of work. Conceived as a more sporting bike to exploit the capabilities of Turner’s new parallel twin engine, the Tiger lived up to its name on road and track.
It was also made famous by Bob Dylan, who notably crashed his Tiger in 1966. But the bike didn’t need star power to put it in the pantheon of great British bikes – its great design and performance saw to that.
This lovely 1948 example is an older restoration that has recently been part of the Ace Classics collection. Verified as a Correct numbers bike by the Triumph Owners Club it is in very good condition and ready to enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- Recorded as first registered 31st December 1948
- First UK registered on 1st January 1973 indicating it has spent time overseas
- DVLA notes a colour change on 1st February 1982 – it was previously red
- Last MOT expired on 1st March 2017 at 59,802 miles and no advisories on last test
- Of course it is MOT, ULEZ and tax exempt
- Triumph Owners Club correspondence verifying the correct numbers status
The Condition
- Very attractive condition showing older restoration with light patina of age
- Silver and black colour scheme with tasteful blue pinstriping to wheels, guards and tank
- Original Triumph tank badges and rubber guards
- Triumph-branded grips in good condition with no visible damage
- Signs of use are limited to some light chips to the guards and light cowl
- Beautiful Smiths speedometer appears to be original and has clear decals and glass
- Lights have good colour and clear lenses and are not obviously cracked
- Chromework is bright and clean with no tarnishing visible
- Wire wheels neatly accented with blue pinstriping and in good condition
- There are some light marks on some panels but no immediately noticeable
- Chrome rack on tank top
- Terry Spring Saddle fitted in good condition with bright chrome springs
The Mechanics
- 498cc parallel twin Triumph engine with forged alloy pistons
- 4spd manual gearbox
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