This motorcycle is to be auctioned at our Live and Online Winter Sale, Hanger 113, Bicester Heritage, OX26 5HA.
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SALE TIMES
Friday 11 December
Spares & Memorabilia (Lot 1 - 112) 9am
The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection (Lots 201 - 252) 11am
Saturday 12 December
Motorcycles (Day 2) (Lots 501 - 708) 10am
VIEWING
In light of the current government guidelines and relaxed measures we are delighted to welcome viewing, strictly by appointment. All the lots will be on view at Bicester Heritage in our traditional Hangar 113. We will ensure social distancing measures are in place, with gloves and sanitiser available for clients wishing to view motorcycle history files.
VIEWING TIMES
Wednesday 9 December 9am to 5pm
Thursday 10 December 9am to 5pm
Friday 11 December 9am to 5pm (Lots 501 - 708 only)
LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION
Please note that whilst public viewing is available by appointment, the auction itself will be conducted from a remote saleroom, behind closed doors without public access, in accordance with the current government guidelines. All bidding will be conducted via Online, Telephone and Absentee Bidding. Please contact our Bids Department to register.
AUCTION ADDRESS
Hangar 113
Bicester Heritage
Buckingham Road
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 5HA
OFFERED FROM THE NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM COLLECTION
1961 AJS 646CC MODEL 31 DE LUXE
REGISTRATION NO. 631 FOP
FRAME NO. A77073
ENGINE NO. 61/31L X4880
When announced in 1948, the AJS Model 20 and equivalent Matchless G9, while following the established pattern of British parallel twins, were unusual in having an engine with a third, central, crankshaft main bearing. Progressively developed and enlarged, the engine finally arrived at 646cc in the autumn of 1958 with the launch of the AJS Model 31 and Matchless G12. Well-finished, stylish, and deservedly popular despite lacking the performance image of certain rivals, AMC's twins were much missed after their demise in 1966.
This AJS Model 31 was attached to a Swallow sidecar when it was purchased by the Museum at Bonhams' Stafford Sale in April 2004 (Lot 327, purchase invoice on file). It has since been restored by the Museum, as commemorated on the attached silver plaque; only 27 miles have been covered since the rebuild's completion. Accompanying documentation consists of SORN paperwork and a V5C. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.
GBP4,000 - 6,000
€4,500 - 6,700
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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