Highlights
- Much-historied 7R TT Racer
- Campaigned by Den Jarman 1958 to 1961
- Restored and factory-correct condition
- Previous registered keeper for 51 years
- Great example of the most successful customer racer
- Ideal for vintage racing scene
The Appeal
The 7R was AJS’s ace. Nicknamed the ‘boy racer’ this light, powerful and stylish bike quickly became one of the era’s most successful ‘over the counter’ racers. It remains dominant on the vintage racing scene.
In the hands of indomitable Essex electrician Den Jarman, this 1951 7R was campaigned regularly on the Isle of Man TT between 1958 and 1961, achieving regular finishes in the Junior race.
The vendor acquired this bike at a classic auction in October 2016 after it had spent 51 years with the previous keeper. It is in beautiful condition, exhibiting all the reasons why these capable bikes are as beloved as design objects as potent competition machines.
Whether preserved as the former or enjoyed as the latter, this is a much-historied bike that will grace any collection.
The History and Paperwork
- Frame number 557R1098
- Engine number 7R55E33
- Competed in five TT races between 1958 and 1961
- Competed by Essex electrician Den Jarman who debuted at the TT in 1955
- Previous owner kept the bike for 51 years
- Acquired by the current keeper in October 2016 to add to a large collection
- Sparing use since 2016
The Condition
- Restored bike in carefully replicated factory condition
- Beautiful low-slung styling with distinctive low fairing of the 7R
- Number ‘50’ racing number
- Duplex frame with Teledraulic forks and low 129kg weight
- Black paintwork with well kept decals and classic gold AJS pinstriping
- Correct gold painted engine parts with lovely AJS black logos
- Supplied with stand
The Mechanics
- 348cc SOHC single-cylinder 37bhp engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- We understand this to be a matching numbers bike
- We have no reported running or riding issues
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