
LOT 340 N
1929 Coventry Eagle 249cc Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. 4014 Engine no. 95507
Sold for £2,875 inc. premium
Lot 340N
1929 Coventry Eagle 249ccRegistration no. not UK registered Frame no. 4014 Engine no. 95507
The Autumn Stafford Sale: The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|20 October 2019, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1929 Coventry Eagle 249cc
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. 4014
Engine no. 95507
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. 4014
Engine no. 95507
Originally a bicycle manufacturer, Coventry Eagle built a diverse range of machines using proprietary engines, mainly those of J A Prestwich, from 1901 to 1939. Models ranged from two-stroke lightweights up to the formidable Flying 8 v-twin. A landmark development for the company was the introduction in 1927 of a two-stroke lightweight featuring a novel pressed-steel frame, and this method of construction spread to larger models the following year, remaining a characteristic of the marque until it ceased motorcycle production in 1939. Another introduction of significance was the 'Silent Superb' range of luxury two-stroke lightweights, which commenced with the 147cc H19 model in 1931. Although Coventry Eagle manufactured its own small-capacity two-stroke engines, including that of the H19, the majority of its 'strokers' used Villiers power.
Offered here, though, is one of Coventry Eagle's four-stroke lightweights, which according to the accompanying Italian libretto (issued 1948) is powered by a 249cc engine of 60x88mm bore/stroke. Purchased for the vendor's private collection some 15 years ago and subsequently comprehensively restored, the machine is described by the vendor as in very nice condition having been cared for by the owner's in-house mechanic. The aforementioned libretto confirms that the machine had been registered in the Novara region of Italy from 1935.
Offered here, though, is one of Coventry Eagle's four-stroke lightweights, which according to the accompanying Italian libretto (issued 1948) is powered by a 249cc engine of 60x88mm bore/stroke. Purchased for the vendor's private collection some 15 years ago and subsequently comprehensively restored, the machine is described by the vendor as in very nice condition having been cared for by the owner's in-house mechanic. The aforementioned libretto confirms that the machine had been registered in the Novara region of Italy from 1935.
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
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Lot symbols
| N | NOVA declaration |
| If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice. |
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