Beschreibung
This is Lot 398 in the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale on April 20 & 21, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
This interesting JAP speedway machine has been owned by the late owner for the last 40 or so years where it was used at events and taken to various shows for static display, sadly its mechanical condition isn't known but the 4 stud JAP engine has compression and turns freely and smoothly with the plug removed. It's fitted with an Amal Type 27/ 602 carburettor, AEI (BTH) magneto, AMC Norton clutch and 22" rear/ 23" front wheels.
Sadly not much is known of this Speedway machines history but offered with it is a display board which features the legendary Cyril Roger sat on the bike at an event in 1982 and has his plate which adorns the rear mudguard, the late owner believed it was an ex Cyril Roger's bike however no documented evidence has currently come to light regarding its previous history. It should be noted only a partial amount of the engine number is visible which reads JO 62 however the rest is indecipherable.
