LOT 223

1928 Raleigh 348cc Model 26 OHV Registration no. BF 8396 Frame no. 33938 Engine no. OH 29093

Sold for £8,050 inc. premium

Lot 223

1928 Raleigh 348cc Model 26 OHV

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|13 October 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1928 Raleigh 348cc Model 26 OHV
Registration no. BF 8396
Frame no. 33938
Engine no. OH 29093

• Equipped with the '80 Kit'
• Discovered in a barn clearance around 2015
• Eligible for the Banbury Run

The private vendor informs us that this charming Raleigh OHV is equipped with the '80 Kit' (The 80 referring to the guarantee that it would do 80mph, 85 with a good rider), which includes a heavy duty barrel, big-valve high-compression head (marked "HC"), a Pilgrim Pump (later introduced across the range), and slimline mudguards.

Discovered in a barn clearance around 2015 by the vendor's son (where it had rested since the early days of WW2), the bike underwent restoration over the next two years before being re-registered with the DVLA in 2017. The restoration work, including painting and an engine rebuild, was outsourced to local specialists in Gloucestershire, although the gearbox was found to be in good condition and left untouched. Unfortunately, there are no invoices for the work done.

The bike has been started occasionally since the restoration but has not been extensively ridden due to the vendor's advancing age and the pandemic, which halted his vintage riding activities. Therefore, a thorough inspection is recommended, and the machine is sold strictly as seen, requiring careful recommissioning to some extent before returning to the road.

Eligible for the Banbury Run and capable of reaching 80mph as it did in its prime, this bike would be an excellent choice for the sporting motorcyclist.

The machine is offered with a detachable carrier, converting it from an everyday ride to a sporting mount. Currently fitted with a twistgrip throttle control, the original lever combination is included. It comes with a V5C, a VMCC dating letter, and a DVLA number plate authorization form.

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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.

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