1937 Levis Model D

The Amelia Island Auction|3 March 2022, 10:00 EST|Fernandina Beach Golf Club

1937 Levis Model D
Frame no. 15790
Engine no. 32017

Founded in 1905 by John Osborne where they started producing bicycles and before long moved into motorcycles, the Levis motorcycle derived its name for the Latin word for 'light', which was one of the diminutive machine's many virtues. One of the pioneers of the two-stroke motorcycle, the firm commenced manufacture of its 211cc, single-gear lightweight in 1911. Soon dubbed 'Popular', the model was a huge success for the Birmingham marque, remaining in production until 1926. Levis dominated 250cc racing in the early 1920s, winning the Lightweight category at the Isle of Man TT in 1920 and 1922. Throughout the 1930's Levis produced more models to cater for the ever-growing demand for motorcycles and in 1938 they had 11 different models!
This Model D which was originally dispatched to Kemsey & Melbourne Ltd in Melbourne Australia in 1937 has been in the late vendors ownership for quite some time and was part of his wonderful private museum. In need of recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent having been static for some time, this lovely example of Levis powerful 500cc Model D would make an exceptional additional to any collection, it's seldom these prewar Levis come to auction and an excellent opportunity to own one.

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