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- Devitt MCN Festival of Motorcycling Sale 2023
- 1929 James B3 SV Sports Standard 498cc
1929 James B3 SV Sports Standard 498cc
Lot Number: 352
1929 James B3 SV Sports Standard 498cc
A rare 500cc V-Twin James B3 recently restored to an excellent standard.
- Sold for: £10,708
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 14th May, 2023 at 11.00am BST at East of England Arena, Peterborough, PE2 6XE
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REG NUMBER
BF 9820
SUMMARY
A rare 500cc V-Twin James B3 recently restored to an excellent standard.
DESCRIPTION
- Built at the James factory in Greet in Birmingham, the 500cc twin was a unique model at the time and known as the 'Little Jimmy'
- When new, it cost £53 10s with the lighting set an extra £6
- This example was purchased as a lockdown project in 2020 and restored to its current condition by our vendor
- Extensive history file with numerous receipts, parts books and believed to be an original sales brochure
- Great addition to any vintage collection and eligible for the famous Banbury Run
- UK-registered on a current V5C. Will require running in
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 352
- Make
- JAMES
- Model
- B3 SV SPORTS STANDARD
- Registration Number
- BF 9820
- Frame Number
- P3002
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- A2374
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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