Highlights

Comprehensively restored to a high standard
New parts include forks, wheels, and seat
Engine and gearbox completely rebuilt
Complete with NOVA Certificate, Owners' Club dating certificate and current V5C in the vendor's name
Classified as a Historic Vehicle, making it road tax and MOT exempt

The Appeal

Hailing from the golden era of British motorcycle production during which the likes of Triumph, BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield were market leaders, export was the key to sales success. British bikes proved especially popular in the US, where riders demanded high performance. Royal Enfield developed the Super Meteor especially for American riders, creating a 692cc twin using a modified 500cc crankcase with 350cc (single) pistons from the Bullet model.

This 1956 example was originally supplied to Paris, later making its way back to the UK where it would languish for some years in a barn along with several other motorcycles, all in a state of disrepair. After verifying the Enfield's provenance with the Police and Owners' Club, the bike underwent comprehensive restoration to this amazing standard at considerable expense.

Offered in beautiful condition and reportedly riding very well indeed, this rare and sought after model would be a superb addition to any collection of classic British bikes. It's exempt from road tax/MOT and ready to ride.

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History and Paperwork

Originally exported and sold new in Paris, France
Later reimported to the UK, exactly when this was is not known
While there was initial uncertainty over the frame number, it was confirmed genuine by the Police Vehicle Inspection Team
Email confirmation from Devon and Cornwall Police accompanies the bike
Frame number: 3584
Period 'dateless' registration '256 XVX'
All relevant documents available, including NOVA Certificate, Owners' Club dating certificate, and current V5C in owner's name
Exempt from MOT and road tax
New odometer now shows one mile

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The Condition

Restored to period-correct factory specifications and colour scheme
The vendor states: "regarding restored to original factory spec and colour, due to some parts being unavailable at the time, some modifications have been carried out i.e wheels and forks are from a later model Royal Enfield Bullet and paint is very close but possibly not to exact Royal Enfield shade."
Finished to an exemplary standard and carefully preserved ever since
New parts used in the rebuild include the forks, wheels, seat, mudguards, speedometer, wiring loom, lights, and cables
Beautiful paint finish
No notable dents or any signs of corrosion apparent to the mudguards, fuel tank and other bodywork
The frame has been refinished to an excellent standard and shoes no signs of damage or corrosion
Both chromed wheels present beautifully
Period-correct Avon Speedmaster tyres

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The Mechanics

692cc four-stroke parallel twin
Four-speed gearbox
Engine totally rebuilt, including rebored, new pistons, and crank regrind with new bearings
Gearbox overhauled with new parts as required
New parts used in the rebuild include brakes, clutch, 12v alternator, and rectifier

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