Comprising the following components: an unnumbered frame, 1938 499cc engine (numbered U2661), two wheels, two mudguards, saddle, fuel tank, primary chain case, chainguard, engine plates with centre stand, hubs, brake plates, exhaust pipes, gearbox with detached cover, tinware, front forks, handlebars, headlamp, magneto, dynamo, footpegs, a pear drop positive stop mechanism, and carburettor. Accompanied by an old V5C and RF.60 logbook for the Vehicle Registration Number ARD 52 listing engine number U2661 and frame number 63030; and a selection of 1950's expired tax discs.
Together with a substantial quantity of Rudge parts, believed to be suitable for 250cc, 350cc or 500cc models, including a fuel tank, marked Rapid; crankcases, numbered U1578 (with mating numbers 14) with flywheel and conrod; crankcases, believed numbered 446 (with mating numbers 206), with flywheel, conrod and piston – accompanied by a 1968 VE60 logbook for the vehicle registration number JJ3967 listing engine number 446 and frame number 43670, and a quantity of Gt. London Licensing Dept and Rudge OC correspondence; a crankcase half numbered 5887; an unnumbered crankcase half; two cylinder barrels, one believed 500cc the other believed 350cc; two four valve cylinder heads, both believed 350cc type; gearbox cases, covers and components; rocker gear; rocker box; inner primary chain case half; fork links; dynamo; carburettors and associated spares; headlamp components; pistons; flywheel; sprockets; chain case gaskets; and a multitude of small parts, as well as a selection of Rudge sales literature in varying conditions including catalogues, spares lists, and maintenance guides. Close inspection highly recommended. These components formed part of the late owners' collection from at least the 1960's (per correspondence on file), presumably retained as running spares for his other Rudge motorcycles, including the complete 1939 Rudge Ulster (Lot 57) in this sale.
Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, completeness, authenticity and compatibility of this lot's component parts, and the validity of the aforementioned Vehicle Registration Numbers prior to bidding.
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