LOT 121

The Dale Winfield Motorcycle Collection 1936 AJS 500cc 18T Trials Registration no. BVE 589 Frame no. 664 Engine no. 37/18T 599 MM (possible restamp)

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The Dale Winfield Motorcycle Collection, 1936 AJS 500cc 18T Trials

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|26 April 2025, 14:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

The Dale Winfield Motorcycle Collection
1936 AJS 500cc 18T Trials
Registration no. BVE 589
Frame no. 664
Engine no. 37/18T 599 MM (possible restamp)

Following the 1931 takeover of AJS by rivals Matchless, production was relocated from Wolverhampton to the latter's Woolwich factory. AJS's identity as a separate marque steadily eroded from then onwards as the machines became more like their Matchless counterparts. The year 1935 saw the introduction on some models of Matchless-style engines with dry-sump lubrication and vertical cylinders. The 500cc Model 18 version first appeared in 1936 and the following year was offered in competition trim as the Model 18T alongside the 250cc 22T and 350cc 26T. Intended for trials and scrambles use, the 'T' family featured single-port cylinder heads; high-level exhausts; narrow, closely-fitting mudguards; a crankcase bash-plate; and off-road tyres.

A 1937 model first registered in November 1936, this rare pre-war AJS competition machine appears to be an older restoration and carries a tax disc that expired in 1983, which may well be when it was last used. The AJS was purchased for the collection in 1989 having belonged to the previous owner since 1984. Accompanying paperwork consists of an V5C, old-style RF.60 continuation logbook issued in 1948; photocopy of an old V5 registration document; and some old 'as purchased'/restored photographs. Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning or possibly more extensive restoration before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Key not required.

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This Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 26 April, with the auction starting at 2pm GMT.

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Please note that the HPI and V5C records the frame number as '664' and the engine number as '599'.

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