Descrição
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: terça-feira, 28 de outubro, a partir das 13h
Auction: quarta-feira, 29 de outubro, a partir das 9h
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1934 Levis A2
Sem reserva – um maravilhoso projeto 'oily rag'.
Registration No: BGJ 896
Frame No: Not Seen
MOT: Exempt
Offered from more than 40 years of single ownership
A highly original, unrestored example for 'oily rag' recommissioning
Turns over with compression
Manufactured by Butterfields Ltd. of Stechford, Birmingham, the Levis motorcycle derived its name from the Latin word for “light,” which was one of the diminutive machine's many virtues. One of the pioneers of two-stroke motorcycles, the firm commenced manufacture of its 211cc, single-gear lightweight in 1911. Soon named the Popular, the model was a huge success, remaining in production until 1926, but other models carried the Popular name such as the later 346cc OHV A2.
Now a desirable and very rare post-vintage machine, this 1934 Levis A2 has recently come to light, along with the 1927 BSA L27 also in this sale, after several decades in an outbuilding behind the late owner’s house. It is understood the owner purchased it in the late 1970s, but it has not been taxed for the road since 1986. While such long-term storage is not ideal for any historic machine, it has helped the Levis to reach 91 years old in a very original, complete and seemingly unrestored condition, and the engine turns with compression. It now sports a most attractive patina which makes it an eminently suitable candidate for an ‘oily rag’ recommissioning project. Offered with an old continuation logbook and a V5 certificate, the Levis is sure to be admired at prewar events such as the Banbury Run and Graham Walker Run.
** 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).
