Description
H&H Classics @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Wednesday 12th July, 2023 | From 9am
1936 AJS 250
OHV Model 12
Estimate
£2, 250 - £2, 750
Registration No: BFD 86
Frame No: 3402
Engine No: 2336
CC: 250
MOT: Exempt
Rare pre war overhead valve 36/ 12 250
Rigid frame with girder forks up front
Supplied with a green log book and a V5C
The first Royal Enfield motorcycle was built in 1901 by the Enfield Cycle Company of Redditch having previously manufactured bicycles, lawnmowers and stationary engines. Under various ownership, the brand has continued through to the present day making it one of the longest-lasting names in the two-wheeled world. Initially just called Enfield, in 1911 they added Royal to the company name and in the early years of the last century were one of the more popular bikes available.
The AJS Model 12 from 1936 was a smaller version of the 350cc Matchless Model 35/ G3 with an upright cylinder and a low level exhaust. Quite a sporting model in its day featuring overhead valves, when most 250s were still side valves, matched to a Burman gearbox and rigid chassis with girder forks. This example is an older restoration that has been stood for a while so will need recommissioning. It comes supplied with a continuation green log book and a current V5C.
