Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 13:00
1926 Raleigh Model 17 17. 4HP
A rare model
Estimate
£2, 000 - £3, 000
Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: 2060
MOT: Exempt
A rare low capacity cc machine
Only a handful are known to have survived
Purchased in 2011
The engine turns over with compression
Raleigh is probably better known as a bicycle manufacturer, beginning production in the late 1800s but like many others they began to make powered two wheelers in the early 1900s. Sporadic production continued throughout the Pioneer period and by the 1920s they had a range of single cylinder side valve models featuring either two or three speed gearboxes and belt or chain final drive as well as a flat twin. Their machines quickly established an enviable reputation for reliability, enhanced in 1924 by Hugh Gibson's successful circuit of the British coast on a Raleigh combination and Marjorie Cottle's reverse circuit of the same route on a solo. Production continued until 1933 when the company ceased motorcycle production to concentrate on their pedal powered products.
This now rare Ralgiegh model 17 is of unit construction and very advanced for the time. This model 17 was purchased by the late vendor in 2011. It was placed in the attic of the barn when purchased and that's where it stayed until we lowered it back down for the pictures to be taken. The engine turns over with compression, sadly there is no documentation with this lot, but the Raliegh club will be able to help generate an age related number.
