Triumph Tina
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The Triumph Tina was a small and low performance scooter
with a 100 cc two stroke engine, an automatic transmission, and a handlebar carry basket.
In 1962, despite internal opposition from those who felt it would dilute the macho image of the brand, Triumph produced two machines, designed by Edward Turner
, to tap into a strong demand that had been identified by market research for a simple and easy to ride "shopping basket" vehicle.
An extensive marketing campaign was carried out, fronted by a pop star of the era, Cliff Richard
, but despite this the 'Triumph Tina' sold in small numbers. Sales of the three wheel Tricycle model (for those unsure of their ability to balance) were even worse with only 10 to 15 sold, and it was quickly discontinued. These machines absorbed a large amount of development and marketing capital.
The scooter was renamed the Triumph T 10 in 1965, and discontinued about 1970.
The Triumph Tigress scooter was very different from these models, available in either a 175 cc two-stroke single, or 250 cc four-stroke twin engine and selling well to the enthusiast market through the 1960s.
Scooter (motorcycle)
A scooter is a motorcycle with step-through frame and a platform for the operator's feet. Elements of scooter design have been present in some of the earliest motorcycles, and motorcycles identifiable as scooters have been made from 1914 or earlier...
with a 100 cc two stroke engine, an automatic transmission, and a handlebar carry basket.
In 1962, despite internal opposition from those who felt it would dilute the macho image of the brand, Triumph produced two machines, designed by Edward Turner
Edward Turner
Edward Turner was a British motorcycle designer. He was born in Camberwell in the London Borough of Southwark, on the day King Edward VII was proclaimed King....
, to tap into a strong demand that had been identified by market research for a simple and easy to ride "shopping basket" vehicle.
An extensive marketing campaign was carried out, fronted by a pop star of the era, Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide....
, but despite this the 'Triumph Tina' sold in small numbers. Sales of the three wheel Tricycle model (for those unsure of their ability to balance) were even worse with only 10 to 15 sold, and it was quickly discontinued. These machines absorbed a large amount of development and marketing capital.
The scooter was renamed the Triumph T 10 in 1965, and discontinued about 1970.
The Triumph Tigress scooter was very different from these models, available in either a 175 cc two-stroke single, or 250 cc four-stroke twin engine and selling well to the enthusiast market through the 1960s.