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LOT 537

c.1972 Cotton 170cc Cavalier Trials Motorcycle Registration no. not registered (see text) Frame no. unable to locate Engine no. 5287

Sold for £862.50 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 537

c.1972 Cotton 170cc Cavalier Trials Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered (see text) Frame no. unable to locate Engine no. 5287

c.1972 Cotton 170cc Cavalier Trials Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered (see text)
Frame no. unable to locate
Engine no. 5287

When the reconstituted Cotton company commenced post-war production in 1954 it was with a range of Villiers and Anzani-engined two-stroke roadsters. In 1956 the new firm launched its first trials machine, powered by the 197cc Villiers 9E motor. A 250cc trials model was added in 1960. As the supply of Villiers engines dried up towards the end of the 1960s, Cotton turned to the Italian Motori Minarelli engine for its new Cavalier trials and enduro machines. The model proved a major success for the small Gloucester-based firm, no doubt helped by Cavalier-mounted Rob Edwards' victory in the 200cc class of the 1969 Scottish Six Days Trial.

This Cavalier is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted that the registration mark 'Q513 JYG' is that of a Cotton 170, frame number 'XTH7322' (the 'H' believed to be 'M' for Minarelli, a typographical error) and engine number '6322'. Unless and until a matching frame number can be located, the aforementioned registration cannot be associated with this machine. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this machine's registration status prior to bidding.

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 frame number is: XTM7322 with an 'H' stamped over the 'M'. The machine is offered with a photocopy V5C only for the Vehicle Registration Number Q513 JYG which lists frame number XTH7322. The successful buyer will need to apply for a replacement V5C. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 537: click here

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