Description
This motorcycle is Lot 225 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 225
1937 Triumph 249cc Tiger 70 Project
Registration no. CTT 885
Frame no. TL212
Engine no. 7-T70-133
Just as he had done at Ariel in the 1920s, Val Page transformed his employer's ageing range on his arrival as Triumph's Chief Designer in 1932. The new line-up comprised overhead-valve and sidevalve singles in capacities ranging from 250cc to 500cc, plus the range-topping 650cc 6/ 1 sidecar tug. Edward Turner's arrival at Triumph in 1936 resulted in extensive improvements to the range. A brilliant stylist, Turner transformed Page's overhead-valve singles by adopting sports-specification engines, high level exhausts, chromed fuel tanks and a new name: 'Tiger'.
The vendor purchased this Tiger 70 in 1997 and a few years later was able to retrieve the original registration: 'CTT 885'. Some refurbishment was carried out in the early 2000s, including an engine rebuild, but as this was some time ago the machine will require further restoration and recommissioning. It should be noted that the tank-top instrument panel is missing and that the exhaust pipe is attached but not connected. Sold strictly as viewed, this potentially most rewarding project is offered with a V5 document, two expired tax discs (1958 and 1959), a VMCC machine examiner's report (2000), and a receipt for the aforementioned refurbishment.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
