Description
Not perfect but lovely example of a 250 Continental complete with ultra-expensive fairing. Sadly, I have never used the bike, having decided my biking days are over. This Royal Enfield is very nearly perfect - the only discernable defects being where the key fob has rubbed a tiny amount of the nearby paintwork on the frame. There are also a few other minor paint chips and blemishes on other parts of the bike.
It left the factory in 1965
Believed to have been exported to the US, as was often the case
Vehicle checks show the bike as first UK registered in September 1982
Details of the bike’s first owner are left blank in the factory records
Turns up in the UK in the 1990s where it was stored in someone’s house
Recommissioned in 2003, although not put back on the road until 2010
Following a head gasket failure, the bike was then offered for sale once more before being purchased by a gentleman who had the bike fully restored over a 3 year period
Historic MOT / road tax status
Last MOT was in 2018, 133 miles ago
Last full service in November 2021
The bike has covered an estimated 850 miles since 2013
Lots of paperwork supplied, including owner’s manuals, advertising brochure and period articles
It is understand the bike was once featured in a fashion shoot
Huge comprehensive history file on the Restoration containing every invoice of Genuine R. E. parts - supplied by Hitchcocks - and a record of specialist work during previous ownership.
Restoration completed to a very high standard in 2013
Fibreglass tank relined.
Speedflow fairing professionally installed in 2016 by Royal Enfield Specialist Hitchcocks.
Work completed by Royal Enfield specialists Hitchcocks
While there are a couple of small marks on the frame, and a few areas of paint loss, there is no evidence of corrosion. The tank and the fairing are in very good order, with no evidence of damage. It is clear that the paintwork completed during the restoration was done to a high standard. The seat looks to be in good order and wears a light patina. All of the exposed aluminium and chrome parts are very bright and are free from damage or corrosion.
It it understand that nearly £3, 500 was spent on parts alone and many hours were spent ensuring this Royal Enfield is amongst the best surviving examples of the Continental 250GT around.
The bike will also come with the original perspex screen, chrome light housing, new seat cover and alloy front mudguard.
Having been subject to a no expense spared restoration, this has got to be amongst the smartest examples of this rare bike on the road today.
I would take a sensible offer if contacted. I bought the bike because as a teenager I always wanted a Continental but couldn't afford one. Now I can, unfortunately I am too old to ride it. No fool like an old fool!
