
LOT 119
1953 AJS Model 20 Frame no. 95252 Engine no. 53 20 9658
Sold for US$4,830 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 119
1953 AJS Model 20
1953 AJS Model 20
Frame no. 95252
Engine no. 53 20 9658
Frame no. 95252
Engine no. 53 20 9658
Albert John Stevens and his three brothers became involved in motorcycles before the turn of the 20th Century. By 1909, they were manufacturing motorcycles under the name AJS. In the industrial Midlands well north of London. The company failed in 1931 and was taken over by Matchless, the two later operating under the name, Associated Motorcycles in Plumstead, a suburb of south-east London.
The last of the major British motorcycle manufacturers to offer a parallel twin, Associated Motorcycles did not announce its own 'Springtwin' until the Earls Court Motorcycle Show of 1948, and even then production was for export only. Typed Model 20 (AJS) and G9 (Matchless), the two newcomers followed the established pattern of British parallel twins but were unusual in having an engine with a third, central, crankshaft main bearing. The new 498cc power unit was housed in the swinging-arm frame recently introduced on AMC's heavyweight singles, and for once there was a fair amount of variation between the two marques, which featured their own individual tanks, seats, and exhaust pipes in addition to the customary badge and color scheme differences. The Model 20 and G9 remained in production until mid-1961.
This particular example wears its gloss black engine paint and gold tank elements proudly, and presents very well, having resided in Mr. Jacobs's collection for many years. A thorough recommissioning will be in order prior to enjoying this machine again in its natural element.
The last of the major British motorcycle manufacturers to offer a parallel twin, Associated Motorcycles did not announce its own 'Springtwin' until the Earls Court Motorcycle Show of 1948, and even then production was for export only. Typed Model 20 (AJS) and G9 (Matchless), the two newcomers followed the established pattern of British parallel twins but were unusual in having an engine with a third, central, crankshaft main bearing. The new 498cc power unit was housed in the swinging-arm frame recently introduced on AMC's heavyweight singles, and for once there was a fair amount of variation between the two marques, which featured their own individual tanks, seats, and exhaust pipes in addition to the customary badge and color scheme differences. The Model 20 and G9 remained in production until mid-1961.
This particular example wears its gloss black engine paint and gold tank elements proudly, and presents very well, having resided in Mr. Jacobs's collection for many years. A thorough recommissioning will be in order prior to enjoying this machine again in its natural element.
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