Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1929 AJS M5
Estimate
£4, 000 - £5, 000
Registration No: BF 8378
Frame No: M114427
MOT: Exempt
One of the very first saddle-tank AJSs
An ideal vintage machine for many V. M. C. C. events
Restored to a very high standard in previous ownership
The 1920s was a wonderful decade for A. J. Stevens & Co., with AJS machines achieving great results in racing and record-breaking, and the production motorcycles naturally benefitted from its competition experience. The 1929 machines also happened to be the AJS’s first saddle-tank models, giving them a very modern look, and one particularly appealing offering was the side-valve 350cc Model M5, catalogued as the “Standard Sporting Machine” and rated at 3. 49hp. Priced at £45 and weighing 253lbs., it featured semi-TT handlebars and footrests, but was not supplied with a speedometer or steering damper as standard.
This lovely 1929 AJS M5 has no history prior to it being by the current owner, a prolific collector, in 2017, but it was clearly restored by a previous owner to a very high standard. It appears to have been restored many years ago and has mellowed well since completion. It has not been used in the present ownership but it was fired up in 2025. After the necessary recommissioning, it will be wonderful to see this “Ajay” at vintage events such as the Banbury Run and Graham Walker Run, where it will certainly be well-received.
** 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).
