LOT 293
1939 Excelsior 350cc Manxman Model H12 Project Registration no. FKD 186 Frame no. J.S.M.55 Engine no. CXB263 (see text)
1939 Excelsior 350cc Manxman Model H12 Project
1939 Excelsior 350cc Manxman Model H12 Project
Registration no. FKD 186
Frame no. J.S.M.55
Engine no. CXB263 (see text)
Registration no. FKD 186
Frame no. J.S.M.55
Engine no. CXB263 (see text)
This Excelsior Manxman was acquired by the vendor's late father, who commenced a restoration but unfortunately was unable to complete the project before he passed away. The machine is now offered as an unfinished restoration and will require further work before returning to the road. Prior to bidding, prospective bidders should satisfy themselves with regard to the completeness of the machine and the extent of the work required, as well as which parts may remain to be sourced; accordingly, this motorcycle is sold strictly as viewed.
It should be noted that the HPI report records the frame number correctly and date of first registration as 30th May 1939. However, the engine is listed as 'BRC101' and was of 250cc. It would appear that a 350cc engine is currently installed. The start date of the (current) late owner was 27th October 2016. Unfortunately no paperwork has been located for the machine. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves regarding this motorcycle's completeness, history, authenticity, originality and mechanical condition prior to bidding.
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Footnotes
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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 26 April, with the auction starting at 11:30am BST.
Saleroom notices
The registration mark FKD 186 is not considered attributable to this machine. The motorcycle is therefore offered without a registration number, and the VRN does not form part of its identity. Information has come to light that another Excelsior Manxman exists bearing frame number JSM55. This machine is supported by period photographs, its original engine and historic documentation, including an original buff logbook. Whilst the frame stamping appears period on this Lot, with no immediate evidence of restamping, the above suggests that the frame number may have been duplicated at the factory, and that the present machine has been assembled around the frame at a later date. The engine fitted to the Lot, CXB263, is a 1937 350cc unit recorded in the original Manxman register as at 1 January 1965. Accordingly, the Lot should be regarded as a composite of parts, and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the originality, authenticity, and correctness of the component parts prior to bidding.
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