Description
Charterhouse Auctioneers are pleased to offer this item in our upcoming Classic Motorbikes auction on Wednesday the 29th of June 2022
Online and at Haynes International Motor Museum
Registration number BF 5895
Frame number 4747
Engine number PB2153
Original machine purchased from Holland in 2009/ 10
The model C was made for one year only by Sheffield Simplex company utilising a Blackburne
348cc four stroke side valve engine
Restored in 2011 by the previous owner using all correct parts and registered in the UK in October the same year
It won ‘Best in Show ‘at the Bristol Classic Bike Show in 2012
Also the Most Technically Interesting machine at the Stafford Show
Completed the Banbury Run in 2012
Purchased by the present owner who competed in the 2018 and 2019 Graham Walker Memorial Run
Not used since that time
With V5C, list of surviving examples, two information books
Photos before restoration
For sale due to a leg injury
Will need light re-commissioning before use
Only 16 examples are known to exist two of which are in USA
A very rare model in extremely nice condition
All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions
Live bidding available through our website.
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