
LOT 232
1932 Coventry Eagle 196cc Wonder H22 Registration no. HE 5753 Frame no. Not Visible Engine no. XZA 6913
Sold for £2,530 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 232
1932 Coventry Eagle 196cc Wonder H22
The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|13 October 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1932 Coventry Eagle 196cc Wonder H22
Registration no. HE 5753
Frame no. Not Visible
Engine no. XZA 6913
Registration no. HE 5753
Frame no. Not Visible
Engine no. XZA 6913
The Coventry Eagle range was developed to include Villiers lightweight bikes alongside J.A.P.- engined machines, the most notable being the mighty Flying Eight V-twin. With the world experiencing a depression, Coventry Eagle increasingly turned to their smaller Villiers-powered models, developing the well-known pressed steel frame to accommodate these engines. In 1932 the model range comprised eight models, two with J.A.P. engines, two with Sturmey Archer engines, and four with Villiers motors. HE 5753 is one such machine. With its 196cc capacity motor, and three-speed Albion gearbox the model was titled 'Wonder', and it was the largest of the two strokes that year.
This particular machine was purchased by the vendor's father in 1952, and it was used by him for transport to work on a daily basis. Eventually retired from regular duty, the Wonder was passed on to his daughter in 1972. After some years standing, the bike was restored by the vendor's husband in the 1980s, but not used. It was last started around 2017, when it was found to have a carburettor problem. This problem has not been rectified, so remains for the new owner to resolve. It will also require re-commissioning and safety checks. We noted that both tyres are not serviceable. Documentation comprises a current V5C, an old -type V5C, an old V5, plus two old RF60 continuation log books, the earliest dating from 1936. Also present is a copy parts book, copy sales brochure, assorted correspondence, drawings, and sundry papers.
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This particular machine was purchased by the vendor's father in 1952, and it was used by him for transport to work on a daily basis. Eventually retired from regular duty, the Wonder was passed on to his daughter in 1972. After some years standing, the bike was restored by the vendor's husband in the 1980s, but not used. It was last started around 2017, when it was found to have a carburettor problem. This problem has not been rectified, so remains for the new owner to resolve. It will also require re-commissioning and safety checks. We noted that both tyres are not serviceable. Documentation comprises a current V5C, an old -type V5C, an old V5, plus two old RF60 continuation log books, the earliest dating from 1936. Also present is a copy parts book, copy sales brochure, assorted correspondence, drawings, and sundry papers.
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