With the introduction of the 149cc Terrier in 1952, Triumph re-entered the market for lightweight commuter machines. A simple, compact, unitary construction 4-stroke with 4-speed gearbox, the Terrier was joined in 1954 by an enlarged version - the 200cc Tiger Cub - that offered 60mph-plus performance and 100mpg. A huge success for Triumph, particularly with younger riders, the Tiger Cub spawned a host of derivatives including sports, trials, scrambles, enduro and trail versions. The Cub underwent continual development for the next 16 years, finally ending up with BSA Bantam cycle parts before being dropped in 1970. The model remains a favorite 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 is being offered by one such specialist, Baxter Cycle of Marne, Iowa. Believed to be substantially, if not wholly, original, this matching-numbers Tiger Cub starts and runs well. The odometer displays a total of only 3,758 miles but little is known about the Cub's past history. What is clear is that it was well cared for and that its patina is, perhaps, strong enough to keep into the future. Survivor or restoration project, the choice is yours.
With the introduction of the 149cc Terrier in 1952, Triumph re-entered the market for lightweight commuter machines. A simple, compact, unitary construction 4-stroke with 4-speed gearbox, the Terrier was joined in 1954 by an enlarged version - the 200cc Tiger Cub - that offered 60mph-plus performance and 100mpg. A huge success for Triumph, particularly with younger riders, the Tiger Cub spawned a host of derivatives including sports, trials, scrambles, enduro and trail versions. The Cub underwent continual development for the next 16 years, finally ending up with BSA Bantam cycle parts before being dropped in 1970. The model remains a favorite 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 is being offered by one such specialist, Baxter Cycle of Marne, Iowa. Believed to be substantially, if not wholly, original, this matching-numbers Tiger Cub starts and runs well. The odometer displays a total of only 3,758 miles but little is known about the Cub's past history. What is clear is that it was well cared for and that its patina is, perhaps, strong enough to keep into the future. Survivor or restoration project, the choice is yours.
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