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LOT 480

Property of a deceased's estate 1972 Seeley-Weslake 850cc Racing Motorcycle Registration no. not registered Frame no. CS307W Engine no. 702

Sold for £14,950 inc. premium
Lot 480

Property of a deceased's estate, 1972 Seeley-Weslake 850cc Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered Frame no. CS307W Engine no. 702

Property of a deceased's estate
1972 Seeley-Weslake 850cc Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. CS307W
Engine no. 702

Many-times British sidecar champion Colin Seeley bought Associated Motor Cycles' racing department when the company went into receivership in 1966. The previous year he had constructed the first Seeley racing frame to house a Matchless G50 engine, and the AMC purchase enabled him to produce complete Seeley G50 and 7R machines. Seeley's lightweight, rigid chassis proved an effective means of prolonging the competitiveness of British four-stroke singles into the late 1960s, Dave Croxford winning the British 500 Championship on a Seeley G50 in 1968 and '69. Not surprisingly, requests were soon coming in for frames to accommodate other engines such as the Norton Commando twin and BSA/Triumph triple. The machine offered here, though, is the sole factory-built Seeley-Weslake, which was built to accommodate one of the famed engine designer's Triumph-based eight-valve twins. The engine currently fitted was built by NRE (Doug Nourish) who acquired the rights to the design from Weslake. Other specification highlights include a Quaife five-speed gearbox, Newby belt primary drive/clutch, Seeley hubs, Lockheed brakes, new Interspan ignition, Scitsu tachometer, etc. Stood for a few years and in need of re-commissioning, this unique machine is offered with a letter of authentication from Colin Seeley.

Footnotes

As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

Saleroom notices

The engine number is L.02.

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