Descripción
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
1937 New Imperial Model 76
Estimate
£2, 500 - £3, 500
Registration No: EUF 979
Frame No: 97/ 35299/ SF
MOT: Exempt
One of the first production bikes with a fully-sprung frame
Extensively renovated with a rebuilt frame and running gear
Used since completion on many runs
New Imperial were among the most innovative British motorcycle manufacturers, with history from the late 19th century and, by 1936, a total of six TT wins. Throughout the 1930s they offered machines incorporating features that would not become industry standards until the 1950s and ’60s, particularly the fully-sprung frame and unit construction of the engine and gearbox. For 1937, all models above 150cc were equipped with the sprung frame and twin-port heads. The handsome OHV 496cc Model 76 was produced from 1936 to 1939 and marketed as ‘The King of Motors’. It was offered with a choice of ignition systems and a hand-operated gear-change was standard, but a deluxe foot change option arrived in 1937.
Purchased by the vendor approximately two years ago with a very tired 250cc engine, a 500cc unit was obtained and fully rebuilt using many new parts including the big end, piston and rings, valves and guides. The rest of the engine parts were either replaced or carefully inspected and reused. The paint was refurbished and the wheels were rebuilt with new spokes, tyres and tubes. The intention was to create a machine that could be enjoyed in all weathers, though it’s eminently show-worthy and has been used by the owner on many rallies and vintage events since completion. It comes with the current V5C.
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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).
