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LOT 665

1926 Humber 349cc 2 ¾ Hp Registration no. CK 6471 Frame no. None visible Engine no. 8566

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Lot 665

1926 Humber 349cc 2 ¾ Hp
Registration no. CK 6471 Frame no. None visible Engine no. 8566

1926 Humber 349cc 2 ¾ Hp
Registration no. CK 6471
Frame no. None visible
Engine no. 8566

In common with many other bicycle makers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Nottingham firm of Humber turned towards the manufacture of motorised cycles. With variations in the design of their machines throughout the early years, they experienced success in winning the 1911 newly introduced Junior TT with a small twin cylinder machine of 340cc. In their history they endured a series of colourful owners, and eventually ceased motorcycle production in 1930. The variety of designs utilised by the company over the years were quite staggering, including side and overhead valve singles, overhead-cam singles, v-twins, and flat twins, both air and water cooled. Probably their most successful model was the 349cc side valve 2 ¾ Hp. Little is known of the history of 'CK 6471', which is part of a deceased estate. However, the duplicate RF60 log book on file tells us that the Humber was first registered on 3rd August 1926, and appears to have entered the present ownership no later than November 1959. Photographs on file depict the machine in use on the Isle of Man, inscribed 'TT 1968'. Documentation comprises the aforementioned photograph and RF60 old log book, an old style V5C, together with some other photographs. The bike has been standing for many years, will require extensive re-commissioning or restoration, and is sold strictly as viewed. We have no knowledge of its mechanical condition, except that the engine does not turn over.

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