1955 Triumph Tiger Cub, 200cc. Registration number VTN 180. ...

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£1,700

1955 Triumph Tiger Cub, 200cc. Registration number VTN 180. Frame number T11013 (not found). Engine number T20 3250 2.
With the introduction of the 149cc Terrier in 1952, Triumph re-entered the market for lightweight commuter machines. A simple, compact, unitary construction four-stroke with four-speed gearbox, the Terrier was joined in 1954 by an enlarged version - the 200cc Tiger Cub - that offered 60mph-plus performance and 100 miles per gallon fuel consumption. A big success, particularly with younger riders, the Cub underwent continual development for the next 16 years, finally ending up with BSA Bantam cycle parts before being dropped in 1970. The model remains a favourite with today’s collectors, many of whom would have commenced their riding career on a Cub, and is well served by an extensive network of parts suppliers and other specialists.
VTN 180 was first registered on the 29th January 1955 by the Cowie dealership and by May 1962 it was with Charles Wakefield of Durham, the next year it moved to Leeds with Robert Isle, followed by Charles McNeil and then the father of our vendor in August 1966. It was used for commuting to work until in 1971 it had a replacement engine due to a cracked crankcase (the original is included with the machine), this was noted on the R.F. 60.
It continued in daily use use until in 1979 it was withdrawn from active use, stripped and restored, both rear plunger slider forks were replaced at this time. Back on the road in 1982 it was only used for pleasure; its last run out was at the Castleford & District Cavalcade of British and Classic Bikes on the 14th June 1992 as entry 142. This was undertaken by the vendors father with the vendors brother in law on the Honda C110, JMC 52B, also in this auction. Shortly after this our vendors father passed away and the bike remained with his mother until her passing in 2019.
Offered for auction with the V5C, photocopy R.F.60, various MOT's from 1964 until 1991, confirming the current mileage of 33,708, various tax discs from 1964 until 1992 and the afore mentioned crankcase. A great basis for a project.