LOT 495

1924 Coventry Eagle 293cc Model S29 Registration no. XU 1794 Frame no. BS8018 Engine no. F/E 26566/D (see text)

Sold for £4,370 inc. premium

Lot 495

1924 Coventry Eagle 293cc Model S29

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|22 April 2023, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1924 Coventry Eagle 293cc Model S29
Registration no. XU 1794
Frame no. BS8018
Engine no. F/E 26566/D (see text)

This early Vintage-era Coventry Eagle is powered by a 293cc sidevalve JAP engine while the transmission consists of a Sturmey Archer three-speed gearbox and clutch with belt final drive. It is a rare model and possibly the only one of its type still in existence. Our vendor purchased the machine locally in 1993 for the sum of £2,050 (receipt on file). The current vendor, John Hodson, is the Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club's Coventry Eagle marque specialist. Indeed, John has written the most comprehensive publication on the make, Coventry Eagle – The History of a Motorcycle Company.

Last used circa two years ago, since when it has been kept dry stored in the garage under sheet, the machine is only being sold due to John's advancing age and a recent hip operation. Following a period of inactivity, 'XU 1794' will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork includes old/current V5/V5C documents; expired MoTs (most recent 2005); the aforementioned purchase receipt; and a DVLA SORN letter. It should be noted that the V5C/V5 records the engine number suffix as '1P', whereas the actual suffix is 'D'.
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Saleroom notices

We are unable to locate a frame number.

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