Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 28th October from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 29th October from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1920 New Hudson De Luxe
Offered from the collection of the late Norman Crump
Estimate
£3, 000 - £4, 000
Registration No: WR 7892
Frame No: 22394
MOT: Exempt
Offered from the estate of enthusiast, collector and trials rider Norman Crump
Restored by Mr. Crump in the 1990s
Little-used this century, it presents an excellent recommissioning opportunity
Offered with a current V5c, and a file of paperwork.
Initially producing bicycles before entering the motorcycle market, the Birmingham marque New Hudson built motorcycles from 1903 to 1932, and again from 1940 to 1958. Early models featured De Dion-Bouton engines, but by the 1920s they were producing their own two-stroke designs, which later gave way to four-stroke, big-valve engines. After production initially ended in 1932, the New Hudson name was revived by BSA for the production of lightweight autocycles in the post-World War II era.
This very charming 1920 New Hudson Deluxe, a 211cc two-stroke model, is offered from the estate of the late enthusiast, collector and trials rider Norman Crump. It was a particular labour of love, as it was acquired by Mr. Crump in need of full restoration and he spent many hours in his workshop toiling to bring it back to its former glory. He tried to use as many original components as possible in the restoration and carried out all the work himself. Upon its completion, over 25 years ago, the New Hudson was exhibited at a few shows before being placed into long-term storage in his workshop. Still highly presentable, some straightforward recommissioning will be required before it can be used on the road again and offered with a current V5c, and a file of paperwork.
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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).
