Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 25th March from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 26th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
c. 1918 Levis
No Reserve
Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: Not visible
MOT: Exempt
Recently unearthed from a 25 year slumber
An early Levis lightweight machine
Ideal restoration project
Levis motorcycles (1911–1940), manufactured by Butterfields Ltd. of Birmingham, were one of England's leading two-stroke motorcycle marques. Diversifying into four-stroke machines in 1928, Levis faded out during WWII. Intriguingly, the prototype was made in the Norton Works by designer Howard ‘Bob’ Newey but was rejected by James Norton. Undeterred, Newey then joined with the Butterfields, Arthur and Billy, and sister Daisy, to set up a motorcycle company (Newey later married Daisy). Their first model had a capacity of 211cc.
This c. 1918 Levis two-stroke has recently been unearthed from its slumber of 25 years. An ideal lightweight project for the summer months to bring back to life and enjoy. An attractive machine for a project, there are some parts missing, so it is being sold strictly as viewed and with no documentation available.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
