Highlights

Older restoration with little or no use since
Previously part of the Shuttleworth collection
Desirable later 74CI 1.2litre F-Head V-Twin engine
Eligible for Banbury Run
Two registered keepers since 2005

The Appeal

The Model JD deserves much more recognition. Overshadowed by Harley-Davidson’s post-war bikes and by Ford’s contemporary Model T, it was crucial to the firm’s development and played a similar role transforming peoples’ lives with mechanised transport.

Despite a long production run, good quality survivors are rare. The later much-improved F-Head V-Twin 74CI models, built from 1921, is particularly appealing.

This 1923 74CI JD was acquired by its previous keeper in the 1970s from the Shuttleworth Collection as a serious project. It has been restored to a high standard with obvious sympathy for factory specification. This work was completed the restoration in 2006 before the vendor acquired it in 2017 at which point it hadn’t been run in.

Barely used since, it comes to market much as it surely was on completion 18 years ago. A great opportunity for vintage bike collectors.

The History and Paperwork

VIN prefix 23JD confirms this is a 1923-built bike, one of 7,458
Engine and frame prefixes both match 1923 production year
Recorded as a 1923 built bike first UK registered on 9th September 2005
Two registered keepers since first UK registration
Vendor acquired the bike on 10th November 2017 to add to his extensive collection
We are told the previous keeper acquired the bike in the 1970s from the Shuttleworth Collection
The bike was acquired as a project to complete as part of the previous keeper’s apprenticeship
The work was completed in 2006
When the vendor acquired the bike in 2017 it had not been run in at that point
We are told the bike is eligible for the Banbury Run
Vintage Motorcycle Club Statement of Search verifying chassis details
DVLA registration documentation

The Condition

Restored bike with correct 1923 livery and features
Sleek low saddle and drop handlebars styling
Finished in dark green with contrasting gold pinstriping
Very good condition reflecting little use since completion
Well detailed bike including branded footplates and rubber and correct decals
Tool kit box on tank with toll kit inside
Optional factory rear luggage carrier fitted
Green spoked wheels in good condition with quality Commander tyres
Tan saddle with matching leather-trimmed cable protectors below handles

The Mechanics

Rebuilt mechanicals and part of static collection since completion
Acquired in 2017 by seller at which point the engine had not been run in
Later 1,212cc 74CI F-Head V-Twin engine developing 9bhp
3spd manual gearbox
We have no reports of running or riding issues

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