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1964 Triumph Tiger Cub. ( Mountain Cub) on 2040-motos

US $4,500.00
YearYear:1964 MileageMileage:5 ColorColor: Yellow Tank/Alloy Fenders
Location:

Gallatin, Tennessee, US

Gallatin, Tennessee, US
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Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):200 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller VINVIN:T20SM

Triumph Other description

A 1964 T20SM MOUNTAIN CUB IN HUNTING YELLOW, CORRECT COLOR FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE MOUNTAIN CUB.  ONLY 801 SHIPPED TO THE UNITED STATES,  WHICH MAKES THEM VERY COLLECTIBLE.  THE MOUNTAIN CUBS WERE OFFERED AS TRAIL BIKES,  MOSTLY TO THE AMERICAN MARKET.  IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE BRIGHT COLOR WAS INTENDED TO MAKE THE BIKE AND RIDER STAND OUT FROM SURROUNDINGS SO THEY WERE LESS LIKELY TO BECOME TARGETS FROM HUNTING PARTIES OUT SHOOTING GAME.  SEE PAGE 160 OF MIKE ESTALL'S TIGER CUB BIBLE.  HAS ONLY 5 MILES ON BIKE AFTER RESTORATION.  EVERYTHING WORKS.  NEEDS NOTHING.  SHOW QUALITY.   CAN DELIVER TO BARBER'S VINTAGE FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER.  WITH ALLOY FENDERS YOU CAN PAINT THE TANK TO SUIT YOUR COLOR FAVORITE.  AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A NICE CORRECT (AS POSSIBLE) EXAMPLE OF AN ORIGINAL FIRST YEAR MOUNTAIN CUB.  COMPLETE ENGINE REBUILD AND RESTORATION.  STARTS AND RUNS GREAT.  FOR YOU GUYS THAT OWNED CUBS IN THE 60'S,  TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR YOU TO COMPLETE YOUR MOTORCYCLE BUCKET LIST,  THE HEIRS CAN FIGHT OVER THE MOTORCYCLE AS EASY AS THEY CAN FIGHT OVER CASH,  STOCKS,  AND BONDS.  CALL RAY CORLEW @ 615-973-5790  ANY SAFE METHOD OF PAYMENT EXCEPTED.  DEPOSIT REQUIRED WITHIN 24 HRS $500.00

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