Highlights
- Commissioned for a 1931 Brough Superior SS80
- Sold from the official Watsonian showroom
- Fully working components including hood and door
- Leather is in very good condition with no rips or tears
- Waxed hood is in very good for age with no rips or tears
- Brough Superior bike fittings included
- Brough Superior brass plaque and foot plate
- Registration plaque (with serial number) still attached to sidecar (Body Number: #R868)
The Appeal
Add true vintage elegance to your ride with this stunning 1930s Watsonian Sidecar – a beautifully crafted icon from the golden era of motorcycling! Hand-built with unmistakable British craftsmanship, this sidecar brings art-deco flair and timeless functionality to your classic setup.
Built by Watsonian, the oldest and most respected sidecar manufacturer in the UK, this gem features a beautifully contoured steel body, sprung chassis, and period-correct fittings – all lovingly preserved or restored to keep its authentic pre-war character intact.
Whether you’re pairing it with a classic BSA, Norton, or Brough Superior, this sidecar transforms your ride into an unforgettable showstopper. It’s not just a piece of history – it’s an experience. Imagine cruising country lanes or arriving at vintage rallies in unmatched style.
The History & Paperwork
- Built in 1930 for a Brough Superior
- Retains its factory build plaque and decals
The Condition
- Made from aluminium and ply wood with steel tubing and spring suspension
- Black paintwork in lightly aged condition with some chips and marks to note
- Smart gold pinstriping in good order
- Retains its Watsonian and Brough Superior decals as shown
- Features Vintage Motor Cycle Club decal in good order
- Genuine 1930s build with unmistakable curves and character
- Comfortable passenger seating with classic untouched upholstery
- Rear storage box
- Rear bumper in good order
- Black wire wheels present well and fitted with vintage tyres
- Tan leather upholstery and trim as shown
- Working waxed hood with some age as shown
- Vintage fixtures and fittings, ready to bolt on and ride
- Vendor states that it is a conversation piece wherever it goes
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