LOT 524

1927 AJS 2¾hp Model H4 Registration no. XHH 524Y Frame no. H74725 Engine no. H74725

Sold for £6,900 inc. premium

Lot 524

1927 AJS 2¾hp Model H4

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

1927 AJS 2¾hp Model H4
Registration no. XHH 524Y
Frame no. H74725
Engine no. H74725

The first AJS of 1911 was a single-cylinder sidevalve-engined lightweight displacing 292cc. The company first entered the Isle of Man TT that year, making an historic breakthrough in 1914 when it won the Junior event, the first such victory by a single-cylinder machine. From then onwards, the 2¾hp (350cc) sidevalve model remained a fixture of the AJS range. Light in weight (around 200lbs), robust and adequately powerful, the model is widely regarded as one the finest of early Vintage sports machines.

This matching-numbers AJS was traded for another motorcycle with a well known dealer in Suffolk, who said it came from a Lincolnshire bereavement sale and had formed part of the deceased's large collection for some considerable time. It is believed that the bike was not on the DVLA system and was issued with the current registration when registered in 1982.

The machine's smart appearance suggests that considerable refurbishment has been carried out at some time, although there is no information regarding any work. It should be noted that this machine was the subject of a total loss insurance claim in 2005.

As a Vintage motorcycle the AJS will be eligible for the Banbury Run and other such events. Described by the vendor as 'A1' throughout, the machine has been recommissioned for the road and last ran in January 2023. Historic Vehicle status and a V5C has been obtained, and as such the machine does not require either road tax or an MoT. Keys present.

Footnotes

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Saleroom notices

The machine does not require keys hence none supplied.

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