LOT 339

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection 1955 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub Registration no. XPA 22 Frame no. T12391 Engine no. T20 12391

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Lot 339

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection, 1955 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|14 October 2023, 10:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection
1955 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub
Registration no. XPA 22
Frame no. T12391
Engine no. T20 12391

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 100mpg. 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 (as the Bantam Cub) 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.

This Cub was delivered new to Heath Bros. of Farnham in April 1955 and comes with its original buff logbook listing only one private owner, John Remnant of Guildford, up to 1970. The Cub was re-registered with its original number 'XPA 22' in 1994 and has belonged to Tony East since then. Restored throughout, the machine comes with Bryan Small's related invoice for 4,891 and some older invoices. Additional documentation includes a TOMCC dating letter; old V5/V5C documents; 1971 tax disc; an original parts list and instruction manuals (x2); a factory brochure; and six MoTs (issued 1994-2002) showing the mileage rising from 1 to 16 (current reading 19 miles). The Cub was last taxed in April 2003.
Offered with key

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