1961 Triumph Other

T20SL 80525

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Owned by Billy Joe of Green Day!! 1961 Triumph Tiger Cub Scrambler Engine and Frame Number: T20SL 80525 With the introduction of the 149cc Terrier in 1952, Triumph re-entered the market for lightweight commuter machines. A simple, compact, unitary construction four-stroke with four-speed gearbox, the Terrier was joined in 1954 by an enlarged version - the 200cc Tiger Cub - that offered 60mph-plus performance and 100mpg. Tiger Cub-mounted Roy Peplow’s landmark victory in the 1959 Scottish Six Days Trial demonstrated that lightweights were not only competitive but also capable of winning major events. Brainchild of works rider Jim Alves, the trials version of the Tiger Cub had debuted in 1957 as the T20C and was steadily improved year by year until the Cub range was dropped by BSA-Triumph in 1967. The fully restored, matching numbers example of the Tiger Cub Scrambler offered here has been in the private collection of Green Day’s lead singer, Billy Joe Armstrong. A consummate collector of all kinds of motorcycles, his tastes are generally focused on British machines, and certainly the quirky. The bike is offered in excellent, fully restored condition, having covered a mere 20 miles since restoration. Mechanically, the bike is excellent with strong compression, starting well and with good power. All cycle parts work well, including brakes and suspension. It has been on static display at the Green Day compound in Oakland, California, but now, fresh from a service, the bike is in great riding condition. Cosmetically, the bike is in excellent condition throughout, with no signs of wear. The restoration costs must exceed the value of the bike. The bike comes with a clean, clear California title in Billy Joe Armstrong’s name and an autographed photo from him personalized to the buyer. This is a great opportunity to own one of Triumph’s fantastic little but competitive machines in exquisite condition with unprecedented ownership history.