Description
In 1912, the first NUT-branded motorcycle was produced in a modest factory in Newcastle, United Kingdom. NUT takes its name from the location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Barely a year later, founder Hugh Mason rode a NUT with JAP engine to win the Manx Grand Prix Junior TT, with only 46 seconds separating first and second place.
This victory helped to put NUT on the map, and spurred by this sudden renown they quickly introduced a range of motorcycles for the 1914 model year: 350 cc, 375 cc and 500 cc, and a 775 cc V‑Twin for sidecar use.
However, with the outbreak of World War I, production had to be halted and only a handful of orders were actually produced.
NUT motorcycles were manufactured until 1933, when the Depression shut the company down. It is estimated that fewer than 400 motorcycles were built in total, and very few in the early years of production. According to the VMCC, only a handful of 770 cc V‑Twin units are available today.
This magnificent 1914 775cc NUT V‑Twin was restored several years ago in the United Kingdom, after which it was sold to Sweden. It has remained in the same collector family since 1993 and has always been well cared for. The NUT was only used for outings and summer gatherings and remains in a nearly mint condition. The paintwork and plaque are in perfect condition and the NUT motorcycle would not be moved if displayed in a museum or at a concours.
The only issue to resolve is a broken clutch. The original cast part can be welded, or if a solid one is preferred, a faithful replica has been machined and requires final machining to fit.
We believe the wicker picnic chair is original to the motorcycle, though it can be sold separately after negotiation.
There is a dent on the chair’s mudguard and it would need to be beaten out and repainted. Otherwise, the sidecar is in the same near‑mint condition and makes for an unusual sight.
The NUT motorcycle will require a light recommissioning before use and will be a very rewarding machine to take on the road.
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