LOT 405

Property of a deceased's estate c.1966 AJS 646cc Model 31CSR Project Registration no. not registered Frame no. to be advised Engine no. 31CSR X 10633

Sold for £1,495 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

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Lot 405

Property of a deceased's estate, c.1966 AJS 646cc Model 31CSR Project
Registration no. not registered Frame no. to be advised Engine no. 31CSR X 10633

The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Property of a deceased's estate
c.1966 AJS 646cc Model 31CSR Project
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. to be advised
Engine no. 31CSR X 10633

The last of the major British motorcycle manufacturers to offer a parallel twin, Associated Motor Cycles did not announce its own until the Earls Court Motorcycle Show of 1948, and even then production was for export only. Progressively developed, the 500cc motor underwent a number of capacity increases, finally arriving at 646cc in the autumn of 1958 with the launch of the AJS Model 31 and Matchless G12. The new range-topping sports models were typed 'CSR', a designation AMC had first used on the superseded 600s. Well-finished, stylish and deservedly popular despite lacking the performance image of certain rivals, the AMC twins were much missed after their demise in 1966.

There are no documents with this dismantled 31CSR, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. Nothing is known of its history.

Offered without key

Footnotes

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Saleroom notices

The frame number is A85523.

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