Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2023 - Motorcycles on Sunday the 12th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
The 'Rolls Royce of Motorcycles' was the way the press, in period, described George Brough's bespoke machines
Favoured by the rich and famous, and built using the best components and most powerful engines available at the time
The SS80 used side-valve engines and were road tested to 80mph before being released from the factory, the SS100 used an overhead-valve engine and were road tested to 100mph
This very well-known Matchless 990cc OHV SS100 (GUM 239) is presented in excellent overall condition and is in good running order
One of only 102 Matchless bikes produced in total, with 34 built with sprung frames, and only c. 25 surviving today
Fitted from new with a Norton 4-speed gearbox, Castle forks and twin float carburettor
Correct numbers and restored by specialist Brough restorer, Tony Cripps, in 2010 to its current condition
Registered new on New Years Eve 1938 and shipped to dealers Watson Cairns Ltd. of Leeds
Known history since 1954 and with the current owner since 2018
Extensive history file included, containing photos of the bike on a test run with Ron Storey and Barry Robinson in 1954 at the Brough Superior Works in Nottingham, and at a Brough Rally in 1962 as a combination, copies of old RF60 log books, photos and details of its restoration in 2010, original continuation RF60 dated 1954, a letter from Barry Robinson and copies of the article he wrote, restoration documents and photos, two old MOTs, old tax discs and other associated paperwork
The original fuel tank is included but not fitted
Winner of numerous awards including 'Best MX SS100' at the Brough Rally (twice), 'Best Ridden to Show' once and 'Best Bike' at VMCC Rally twice
Fabulous opportunity to own a well-known and correct Brough Superior MX SS100
UK-registered on a current V5C
