Description
This car is to be auctioned at The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
Originally built only as a 350 - latterly known as the 'Big Port' - the overhead-valve AJS became available as a 500 for the first time in 1926. Known as the Model 8, it followed the general lines of the 350 - albeit with an inclined cylinder - and distinguished itself in the 1926 Isle of Man Senior TT when works rider Jimmy Simpson became the first man to lap at over 70mph. Progressively revised and updated, the Model 8 continued in production essentially unchanged after the Matchless take-over in 1931 and was not replaced until 1936 when an entirely new version was announced. Dating from the penultimate year of production at Wolverhampton, this rare matching-numbers R8 belonged to the current vendor's late father from at least October 2007, as evidenced by correspondence on file. The AJS had been purchased in a dilapidated state (attached to a sidecar) and was restored over a period of time before being registered using its original number in 2014. There are photographs on file of the AJS 'as found' and immediately post-restoration. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documents include a current V5C; some old tax discs; a quantity of marque-related literature; and correspondence with the VMCC, DVLA and AJS & Matchless OC. A small selection of (mainly gearbox) spares comes with the machine.
CONDITIONS OF SALE AND GUIDE FOR BUYERS
Please see the CONDITIONS OF SALE / GUIDE FOR BUYERS for all pertinent information regarding viewing, bidding, payment and post-sale collection & Transportation.
VIEWING TIMES
Saturday 14 October 9am to 5pm
Sunday 15 October from 9am
SALE TIMES
Saturday 14 October
Spares and Memorabilia (Lots 1-161) 10:30am
Motorcycles (Lots 201 – 293) 2pm
Sunday 15 October
Motorcycles (Lot 301 - 534) 10:30am
REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTE
Please click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.
