LOT 203

Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1961 AJS 646cc Model 31 De Luxe Registration no. 631 FOP Frame no. A77073 Engine no. 61/31L X4880

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Lot 203

Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection, 1961 AJS 646cc Model 31 De Luxe
Registration no. 631 FOP Frame no. A77073 Engine no. 61/31L X4880

The Winter Sale - including The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection - Bicester Heritage|11 December 2020, 11:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection
1961 AJS 646cc Model 31 De Luxe
Registration no. 631 FOP
Frame no. A77073
Engine no. 61/31L X4880

When announced in 1948, the AJS Model 20 and equivalent Matchless G9, while following the established pattern of British parallel twins, were unusual in having an engine with a third, central, crankshaft main bearing. Progressively developed and enlarged, the engine finally arrived at 646cc in the autumn of 1958 with the launch of the AJS Model 31 and Matchless G12. Well-finished, stylish, and deservedly popular despite lacking the performance image of certain rivals, AMC's twins were much missed after their demise in 1966.

This AJS Model 31 was attached to a Swallow sidecar when it was purchased by the Museum at Bonhams' Stafford Sale in April 2004 (Lot 327, purchase invoice on file). It has since been restored by the Museum, as commemorated on the attached silver plaque; only 27 miles have been covered since the rebuild's completion. Accompanying documentation consists of SORN paperwork and a V5C. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.

Footnotes

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