LOT 586

Property of a deceased's estate 1930 AJS 350cc Model R6 Registration no. SV 9897 Frame no. R6 107143 (see text) Engine no. R6/107143

Sold for £9,200 inc. premium

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Lot 586

Property of a deceased's estate, 1930 AJS 350cc Model R6
Registration no. SV 9897 Frame no. R6 107143 (see text) Engine no. R6/107143

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Property of a deceased's estate
1930 AJS 350cc Model R6
Registration no. SV 9897
Frame no. R6 107143 (see text)
Engine no. R6/107143

Despite the company's mounting financial difficulties, AJS introduced a comprehensively redesigned range for 1930, all models for this year being coded 'R'. This new line-up was notable for including models with fashionable 'sloper' engines for the first time, while all the overhead-valve types featured twin-port cylinder heads. The previous year's coloured tank panels having proved unpopular, the range reverted to its traditional black-and-gold livery for 1930.

Advertised for sale in Old Bike Mart, this AJS R6 twin-port was purchased from Cotswold Classics in June 2004 (sales receipt and advertisement on file). Notable features include a Deluxe bulb horn and a Powell & Hanmer acetylene headlamp. A spare P&H headlamp and 'King of the Road' horn (lacking bulb) are included in the sale. Carrying a tax disc that expired on 31st May 2013, and not used for some time, the machine will require re-commissioning or possibly more extensive restoration before returning to the road, and thus is sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted that the frame number is believed to be a non-factory re-stamp; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves regarding this motorcycle's originality, completeness, and mechanical condition prior to bidding. The machine comes with a V5C document; expired MoT (2012); SORN paperwork; some colour photographs; handbook and parts list; and a copy of AJS of Wolverhampton by S J Mills.
Offered without key

Footnotes

All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

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