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
1953 Royal Enfield Bullet
No Reserve
Registration No: 258 YUC
Frame No: 27193
MOT: Exempt
From a large private collection of motorcycles
Never fully restored
Ideal project for recommissioning and preservation
Royal Enfield had traditionally reserved the Bullet name for their sporting models during the pre-war years, and they continued the tradition in 1948 with the announcement of a new 350cc model. The new Bullet created a sensation when the first prototypes competed in the 1948 Colmore Cup equipped with the forthcoming model’s main innovation, a pivoted-fork frame. When Motor Cycling magazine tested a 1950 example, they found that it was capable of reaching 74mph and returning 80mpg. By 1952, when the example offered was built, the unsightly sprung front mudguard had been replaced with a more attractive unsprung item. The era was really the heyday of 350 singles, which were typically affordably priced, easy to start and maintain, reliable and economical, both on fuel and tax and insurance.
This 1953 Royal Enfield Model G has spent many years in the late owner’s expansive collection of mainly British motorcycles. It appears to be a highly original example, with perhaps some paint renovation in the past, and it looks wonderful having emerged from storage with a charming patina. This very characterful machine has enormous appeal, and it would make a wonderful project for light recommissioning over the summer. The sale includes the current V5C.
** 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).
