Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 8th July from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 9th July from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1962 AJS 7R
No reserve- Part of the NMM Collection
Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: Not Visible
MOT: Exempt
AJSs classic 'Boy Racer'
Part of the NMM Collection
Authentically restored condition
A. J. Stevens began producing motorcycles in 1897 and soon became known as simply AJS. An amalgamation with Matchless in 1931 formed AMC which continued until the group's closure in the mid-1960s. The company promoted its standard road bikes by successfully competing in sports events with some advanced designs such as the pre-war AJS 500 with a water-cooled and supercharged V4 engine. On resumption of sports events after WW2, Les Graham won the first 500cc World Championship on the twin-cylinder AJS Porcupine in 1949. The 7R was an OHC single-cylinder 350cc racing motorcycle built from 1948 to 1963 that was soon nicknamed the ‘Boy Racer’. Together with its bigger brother, the Matchless G50, it was the mainstay of racing throughout the 1950/ 60s winning many events for both the works team and privateers alike, becoming one of the most successful over-the-counter competition motorcycles of all time.
This stunning looking 1962 AJS 7R 'Boy Racer' has been part of the display at the National Motorcycle Museum for a number of years, now being offered for sale at no reserve to make space for a planned feature workshop in Hall 3. Authentically restored back to its original 1960s condition, it is a historically significant part of British motorcycle racing history and would grace any collection. A great opportunity to acquire a fantastic looking bike with a good history, it has been stood for a while on display so it will need recommissioning before use.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
