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
1931 Rudge Ulster
Estimate
£8, 000 - £11, 000
Registration No: LJ 3449
Frame No: 44779
MOT: Exempt
Current ownership since 2001 and has formed part of a private collection
Offererd with history file
Subject to a major restoration in c. 1999
Used regularly on club runs
The Rudge Ulster was made famous by Graham Walker's victory in the 1928 Ulster Grand Prix thus giving the bike its name. It was one of the first occasions a road race had been won at an average speed of over 80mph, setting a lap record at over 82mph. The model became the mainstay of road racing in the day, with even Enzo Ferrari running a race team using Rudge machines. Supplied ready to race to privateers, and comparatively inexpensive, it would win many honours in the Isle of Man TT and other international events.
This example has been with the vendor since 2001 as part of a private collection and was subject to a major restoration around 1999. Used regularly on club runs it is offered with a history file including purchase receipt, letters, invoices and various invoices relating to the 1999 restoration plus a copy spares list. The vendor advises it is a wonderful machine to ride but has had little recent use and will require the usual checks before starting and use. The Ulster is noted for its low riding position and wonderful handling and this example represents a nicely restored machine remaining in good order following restoration some twenty five years ago.
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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).
