Descrizione
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: martedì 24 marzo dalle ore 13:00
Auction: mercoledì 25 marzo dalle ore 09:00
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1926 Raleigh Model 17
Unit construction Sturmey Archer engine
Estimate
£2, 200 - £2, 800
Registration No: NT 8575
Frame No: 593
MOT: Exempt
Authentically presented Raleigh 175
Banbury Run eligible lightweight
Supplied with Buff log book and a V5C
Raleigh is probably better known as a bicycle manufacturer, beginning production in the late 1800s but like many others they began to make powered two wheelers in the early 1900s. Sporadic production continued throughout the Pioneer period and by the 1920s they had a range of single cylinder side valve models featuring either two or three speed gearboxes and belt or chain final drive as well as a flat twin. Their machines quickly established an enviable reputation for reliability, enhanced in 1924 by Hugh Gibson's successful circuit of the British coast on a Raleigh combination and Marjorie Cottle's reverse circuit of the same route on a solo. Using a 175cc Model 17, Marjorie undertook a 1, 400-mile promotional ride from London to Edinburgh, with her route spelling out "Raleigh" on a map of the UK. Production continued until 1933 when the company ceased motorcycle production to concentrate on their pedal powered products.
This 1926 Model 17 is from a deceased estate, so unfortunately not much is known of its history. It has been part of a small private collection of mainly 1920s motorcycles for a number of years. An advanced design in its day with a unit construction Sturmey Archer engine, it looks to have been restored at some point in its life, keeping a good degree of originality. This rare bike has not been run for a while, so it will need recommissioning before use and will be supplied with a couple of 1930s tax discs, a copy of the Raleigh 'Riding Hints' manual, a buff log book and a 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).
