LOT 134

1928 AJS 349cc Model K6 'Big Port' Registration no. EE 7774 Frame no. K103073 Engine no. K103073

Sold for £12,075 inc. premium

Lot 134

1928 AJS 349cc Model K6 'Big Port'

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|12 October 2024, 14:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1928 AJS 349cc Model K6 'Big Port'
Registration no. EE 7774
Frame no. K103073
Engine no. K103073

Although it retained the 74x81mm bore and stroke dimensions of the 1920 Junior TT-winning prototype, the machine that brought AJS a remarkable Junior/Senior double victory the following year had been extensively re-designed in the light of experience gained from racing. The production version, known latterly by the 'Big Port' soubriquet, made its debut in November 1922, offering near-racetrack performance for the road rider.

A press cutting on file reveals that this AJS had been discovered in 1986 during a house clearance in Cleethorpes, near Grimsby ('EE' is a Grimsby registration) having belonged to the late Mr Joseph Ibbett of Cleethorpes, believed to be its first owner, who had raced it at Cadwell Park. The AJS was to be sold at auction. The next owner would appear to be Christopher Park of North Thoresby, near Grimsby, there being an invoice to Mr Park dated November 1990 from C L East for a total engine rebuild. The third owner purchased this Big Port at Bonhams' Stafford Sale in April 2003 (Lot 344A). At that time it was described as outstandingly original having had one owner for almost 60years and only one other owner since. Last taxed until 31st July 2005, the machine is presented in 'oily rag' condition, apparently highly original and unrestored (the engine turns over). Additional documentation includes a book of petrol rationing coupons; old/current V5/V5Cs; and an HPI check sheet.
103073

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