1968 TRIUMPH T100T TIGER DAYTONA SPORTS UK - Lot 108

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1968 TRIUMPH T100T TIGER DAYTONA SPORTS UK - Lot 108
1968 TRIUMPH T100T TIGER DAYTONA SPORTS UK N° T100TH.54501 Collector's registration No reserve - Rare model: 421 produced - Matching numbers: conforming T100T Daytona engine - Dual-cam front brake + electronic ignition At the end of the 1960s, Triumph established itself as a benchmark in the world of sporty twin-cylinders, both on the road and on the racetrack. The Meriden factory, then in full swing, develops the Tiger Daytona, in homage to the victory of a 500 cm³ twin-cylinder in the famous American race. The T100T Daytona Sports UK version, produced in very small series for the British market, embodies the very essence of this ambition: a lively engine, a precise chassis, and a resolutely sporting spirit. The model shown here is one of only 421 T100T Tiger Daytona Sports UK models produced, making it a true rarity. It features matching engine numbers, numbered H54501, perfectly consistent with a factory launch date of August 1967. This engine has been preserved and modified in the spirit of a UK T100SS, retaining an Amal MK1 concentric carburetor (type 928), recently ultrasonically cleaned, with new gaskets. The spark plug (calibrated to 0.5 mm aperture) and electronic ignition have been installed to make starting more reliable and improve day-to-day comfort. Cycle-wise, the bike features a double-cam front brake, a real plus for the time, as well as a 12V electrical system with a new Yuasa YB7L-B2 battery, dash-mounted headlight indicators, functional brake light, handlebar-mounted headlight rocker, Lucas horn, properly sheathed wiring harness, and optimized mass for rear lighting. All light circuits (code/headlight, indicators, left-hand speedometer) are operational. This Triumph Daytona also received a thorough cleaning, a front brake adjustment, and several practical items are noted, such as the number plate (18 x 13 cm), the braided sheath on the harness, and the electrical wires neatly installed under the kick. Rare, sought-after and expertly prepared, this 1968 Tiger Daytona Sports UK, modified in the T100SS spirit, represents a great opportunity for any British classic enthusiast wishing to restore an authentic and valuable base. We recommend that future purchasers carry out the usual roadwork required to keep these machines in the collector's museum.
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