LOT 318

The Clive Wood MBE Collection 1922 AJS 799cc Model D Registration no. unregistered (see text) Frame no. Frame no. 15517 Engine no. Engine no. 15517

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Lot 318

The Clive Wood MBE Collection, 1922 AJS 799cc Model D

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|21 April 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

The Clive Wood MBE Collection
1922 AJS 799cc Model D
Registration no. unregistered (see text)
Frame no. Frame no. 15517
Engine no. Engine no. 15517

Crankcase mating no. 1563

Formerly suppliers of proprietary engines, the Stevens brothers of Wolverhampton diversified into manufacturing complete motorcycles, setting up A J Stevens & Co in 1909. In 1912 a 5hp v-twin - the Model D - joined the range; intended for sidecar work, the newcomer was powered by a 631cc sidevalve engine and came with a 'beefed-up' version of the existing two-speed gearbox. The Model D's engine was enlarged to 696cc (6hp) for 1913, while a three-speed gearbox and internal expanding rear brake were additional improvements. A new, smaller 'Double-Purpose' v-twin - the 550cc Model A - arrived in November 1914, at which time the Model D was redesigned along 'A' lines and further enlarged to 748cc. One of the most effective and popular sidecar tugs of its day, the AJS Model D continued in production well into the 1920s.

This Model D has the 799cc (7hp) engine first introduced for the 1921 season. The history of this particular machine is not known, and it should be noted that although it displays the registration 'CE 9202', the latter is not recorded in the HPI/DVLA database. Believed to be a very old restoration, the machine is offered for recommissioning or further restoration and is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Offered without documents.

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