LOT 312

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection 1936 Calthorpe 348cc Ivory Project Registration no. CMN-68 (Isle of Man) Frame no. K3-1264 Engine no. K4/1123

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Lot 312

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection, 1936 Calthorpe 348cc Ivory Project

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|14 October 2023, 10:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection
1936 Calthorpe 348cc Ivory Project
Registration no. CMN-68 (Isle of Man)
Frame no. K3-1264
Engine no. K4/1123

Manufactured by the Minstrel & Rea Cycle Company of Birmingham, the first Calthorpe motorcycle appeared in 1909. In 1928 the first of the famous 'Ivory' Calthorpes appeared, so called because of its distinctive finish to fuel tank and mudguards. Two new Ivories were added for 1932: a 250cc two-stroke with Villiers-based engine (the Ivory Minor) and a 494cc version of the existing 350 overhead-valve model. The Minor lasted for little more than a season before the Calthorpe range was reduced to just the 494cc Ivory Major. The Minor was revived in 1934, but this time with a 250cc four-stroke engine, while the 350 returned for 1935 as the Ivory Junior.

Owned for many years by a Mr Fred Wyeth and first registered in the Isle of Man in June 1984, this Ivory Calthorpe was acquired by Tony East in November 2010. A folder on file contains correspondence between Mr Wyeth and various other Calthorpe owners, as well as images of 'CYM 68' (its previous registration) as a complete machine and during restoration in (we think) the 1970s. The most substantial file of history also contains technical information, correspondence, photographs, spare parts lists, and instruction books (close inspection recommended). It would appear that some parts have been lost and others yet to be refitted. But those parts that are present are all very nicely restored.

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