Property of a deceased's estate, c.1937 AJW Project

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

Property of a deceased's estate
c.1937 AJW Project
Frame no. 37157

Founded in Exeter by publisher Arthur John Wheaton, AJW stunned the motorcycling public by displaying an advanced four-cylinder prototype at its first Earls Court Show in 1928. The 'Super Four' never made it into production, but throughout the 1930s the firm offered a diverse range powered by proprietary engines - Anzani, JAP, Rudge Python and Villiers - though production never amounted to more than 250 machines per year. After WW2, AJW changed hands and relocated to Dorset where production re-commenced using JAP engines. When the supply of these ceased in the 1950s, the company began importing Giulietta lightweight motorcycles and mopeds from Italy, and in the 1970s marketed a range of small-capacity Minarelli-engined models built to its own specifications.

This AJW is believed to date from circa 1937, when the company listed just two models - the JAP-engined Red Fox and Flying Fox, both of 500cc - so most likely left the factory with one of the Tottenham firm's engines installed. Incomplete, the machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. Offered without documents.

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Saleroom notices

There is an old style log book with this lot. We are unable to locate a frame number.

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