Description
This motorcycle is Lot 45 to be auctioned by Bonhams at the Timed-Online January Sale, please see the Bonhams website for full details. The timed online auction runs between January 17th through January 27th, with lots closing from midday January 27th 2025.
Public Viewing:
Available 22nd January 2025 from 09:00 until 17:00, by appointment only at Bonhams Milton Keynes.
Lot 45
1947 Royal Enfield 346cc Model G
Registration no. 920 YUC
Frame no. G15627
Engine no. 7288 (see text)
Royal Enfield's range for 1946 comprised three related models: G, J and C/ CO. The G and J were of 350cc and 500cc respectively and used the same overhead-valve engine but of different bore sizes, while the CO used the G motor and the C likewise but with side, rather than overhead, valves. Models G and J had a new telescopic front fork whereas the C/ CO retained the pre-war girders. This Royal Enfield Model G has been ridden on VMCC Oxford Club Runs and recently displayed at the British Motorcycle Riders Oxford club stand at the Banbury Run and at the April 2024 Stafford MotorCycle Show. The vendor advises us the engine has been serviced with a new oil filter and Morris 40 grade motor oil and the tappets have been adjusted. The machine was last ridden on the road in September 2024. Accompanying documentation consists of a current V5C Registration Certificate, DVLA Tax reminder correspondence, a Surrey Cycles receipt and machine details display card for when the machine was on display at The International Classic MotorCycle Show in April 2024. It should be noted that the engine number recorded in the V5C is 'G7243'. Actual engine number is '7288'.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
