Cheetah trials

A Cheetah Cub trials bike has recently appeared on Fleebay. Most Cheetahs were powered by Villiers 37A engines so one with a Cub motor is quite a rarity (I believe only five were built). Opening bid set at £4k and, as yet, nobody's nibbled. But I'm sure it'll eventually go for around £5k. It looks in very good nick with a rebuilt engine and Dellorto carb, but it's not road registered. The strong point about a Cheetah is the lightweight frame made of Reynolds 531 tubing. These frames are works of art constructed around 1966-7 by ace welder and trials rider Mick Whitlock and trials bike dealer and engineer Bob Gollner, both of Hampshire. I reckon this is altogether a good looking bike and a wise investment. Or a darned good trials iron to ride in pre-'65 classic trials. I'll keep an eye on the bidding. - P.S. One bid at £4k. Sold.