1913 Rex 896cc 6hp Twin
Registration no. BF 8242 Frame no. 23081 Engine no. 2867

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

1913 Rex 896cc 6hp Twin
Registration no. BF 8242
Frame no. 23081
Engine no. 2867

In 1913 Rex offered a range of motorcycles powered by singles and V twins of varying sizes. They made some of the engines themselves while others came from JAP. Acquired by the vendor in 2015 and recommissioned the following year, this example is in substantially unrestored condition and features Rex's own 896cc engine, and a two speed hub gear and clutch also built in house under ROC patents. The vendor replaced several missing components including the footboards. The magneto was rebuilt by The Magneto Guys, while the carburettor was refurbished by Joe the Carb. New HIGH & LOW gear pedals were cast in bronze by Dave Pittuck. Since then, the bike has been in regular use including at such events as Montlhery in 2017, and the 2019 Pioneer Run. In the vendor's own words: "The engine has plenty of power, the front brake is hopeless, but the rear brake works OK, the ROC hub works fine as well." He was told by the previous owner that it is believed to have spent much of its life in Italy. Richard Rosenthal tested a similar model for TCM in December 2009 and said that four words describe Rex's own V twin perfectly: "Quiet, smooth, flexible, powerful."

It is supplied with a current V5C and Pioneer Certificate no. 2013 issued 3.12.14. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.

A rare opportunity to acquire a fast and unrestored V twin veteran.
Offered without key

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