1966 Triumph 500cc T100C

• Featured in Frank J. Bott's 'Motorcycle Porn' book
• Fitted with a Jaguar XKE Smiths tachometer
• Wonderful example of a custom competition scrambler

Introduced for the 1960 season, the Tiger 100A was the first sports version of Triumph's new unitary construction 500cc twin: the 5TA. A raised compression ratio and 'hotter' cams helped the Tiger to a top speed in the region of 90mph, while the retention of a single carburettor meant that fuel economy did not suffer unduly. The T100A was soon replaced by the T100SS and by the middle of the decade there was also an enduro-styled, 'off-road' alternative: the T100C. Readily distinguishable by its twin upswept exhausts, the single-carburettor T100C was sold at first only in the USA, but from late 1967 became available in the UK alongside the twin-carburettor T100T Daytona. The major change made to the UK-specification T100C was its 12-volt coil ignition, replacing the US version's battery-less energy transfer system.

Featured in Frank J. Bott's 'Motorcycle Porn' book, this 1966 T100C, dubbed 'Bradley's 1966 Triumph T100SC', is described therein as "showcasing a 500cc air-cooled parallel twin engine paired with a four-speed transmission, weighing approximately 370-plus pounds. Its top speed, estimated at 105 miles per hour, solidifies its status as a genuine classic. The paintwork, skilfully executed by Tom Bodalski of Bodacious Cycle Paintworks, enhances its allure.

Crafted with meticulous attention to purpose and aesthetics by Bradley Fawcett of Greenville, Carolina, this 1965 T100SC embodies a custom competition scrambler ethos while retaining the timeless Triumph design cues. Notable features include a Jaguar XKE Smiths tachometer gearbox drive, a Gary Nixon primary cover, and genuine Webco handlebars, elevating its uniqueness and has been exhibited in Staffordshire, England, for many years".

Offered unregistered, with a Nova Reference Number, the new owner will have the privilege of recommissioning the machine, registering it in the UK and returning this timeless classic to the road or offroad tracks as its maker intended.