Lot details Registration No: 795 YUH Frame No: 32579 Engine No: T100-32579 cc: 500 MOT Expiry Date: None
When The Motor Cycle tested a sprung hub equipped Tiger 100 in 1952 they concluded the test in the following manner : "To sum up, the Tiger 100 is a Thoroughbred sporting five hundred calculated to inspire pride of ownership both on account of its magnificent all-round performance and its handsome appearance". Derived from the 5T Speed twin, the T100 was first introduced in August 1938. The new model employed a tuned version of the 5T engine housed in similar cycle parts, although the appearance was greatly enhanced by the silver sheen paintwork with black lining. With the end of the Second World War the T100 returned to production now equipped with telescopic forks and a separate magneto and dynamo in place of the pre war magdyno, the (in)famous sprung hub became available as an option in 1947 and for 1949 the instruments were moved from the tank top panel to the fork top nacelle. 1951 witnessed a change to an all alloy engine.
This lovely example of the all alloy, sprung hub equipped variant has formed part of a private collection and is offered in excellent, restored condition. The US spec handlebars fitted make a refreshing change and suit the machine.
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