Triumph Tina

The Triumph Tina, also known as the Triumph T10, was a small, low-performance scooter with a 100 cc two-stroke engine, an automatic transmission and a handlebar carry basket. Triumph introduced it in 1962 despite internal opposition from those who feared it would dilute the macho image of the brand. Edward Turner designed it to meet demand, identified by market research, for a simple and easy-to-ride shopping basket vehicle. It used a continuously variable transmission with a centrifugal clutch that Turner and Triumph had patented in May 1959, with the engine mounted on the swingarm. A campaign fronted by Cliff Richard aimed it at women, but the Tina sold in small numbers and its patented drivetrain had technical problems.