Description
1960 Triumph T20 Trials competition
The original 200cc T20 Tiger Cub was designed by Edward Turner, and launched at the Earls Court show in November 1953. It competed well against the other small-capacity motorcycles of the time, such as those using two-stroke engines from Villiers. By the late 1950s, the big 500cc 'thumpers' had been eclipsed in trials by small lightweight low capacity machines. Triumph were easily able to adapt their Tiger Cub into a successful machine, both for the works team and for the many privateers wanting them, as the basic machine had all the right attributes. Many adapted their own machines with further upgrades for competition use.
This circa 1960 Triumph Trials Competition special was built by Bob Haines, from parts at the Meriden factory. Bob had been an employee at Triumph’s Meriden factory. It has been used most of its life and shows a few ‘battle scars’.
Built by Bob Haines - a former Meriden employee
Built from parts obtained from the Meriden factory
This bike was bought to restore as a show piece. But my plans have now changed and I’m letting it go. It’s a lovely thing and needs a new owner who has the time to either ride it in pre 65 events or restore it.
Bike will start and runs sweet once started.
Happy to show the bike and ask any questions.
Please note it’s cute. But it does have a few scars including a dented tank. So please don’t expect a show bike. This is a 65 year old trials bike. Please be reasonable and not waste anyone’s time. I’m not in a hurry to sell and would like the bike to go to someone who will appreciate it and take it to the next level.
