Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 25th March from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 26th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1952 AJS Model 18
Estimate
£3, 000 - £4, 000
Registration No: MOX 13
Frame No: 90763
MOT: Exempt
Reported to be 'in running order'
Offered with a paperwork file that includes receipts and the old buff logbook
An ‘easy to manage’ sporting 1950s AJS single
The AJS 500cc Model 18 and AJS Model 18S are 500cc British motorcycles almost identical to the Matchless G80 and both were produced in the same Associated Motor Cycles (AMC) London factory from 1945 to 1966. These bikes represent the end of the era of big British singles, as when AMC merged with Norton production concentrated on twins. The AJS Model 18 was developed from a design from the 1930s, despite which it was still being manufactured 30 years later. The 18 was updated when a springer frame rear suspension was made available for 1949, to become the Model 18S.
Presenting as an older restoration of the 500 OHV AJS model, this example is reported to be 'in running order', however, a new owner would need to carry out the usual checks prior to use. A reluctant sale, prompted only by the vendor's advancing years, the machine is offered with a paperwork file that includes an old buff logbook, a current V5C, an original parts book, owner's handbook, receipts (including those for a magneto overhaul) and old MOTS. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an ‘easy to manage’ sporting 1950s AJS single. The vendor advises a checkover and the usual safety checks prior to use. Please Note: The gearbox fitted to this motorcycle is not the original, however, the original (with reported third gear fault) is supplied with the machine.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
