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- London Motorcycle Show Sale 2023
- 1937 Rudge 500 Sports Special 500cc
1937 Rudge 500 Sports Special 500cc
Lot Number: 151
1937 Rudge 500 Sports Special 500cc
The 500 Sports Special was renowned for ‘grace, speed and silence’ and this particular example appears totally correct and original.
- Sold for: £10,125
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 18th February, 2023 at 1.30am GMT at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
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REG NUMBER
FFC 684
SUMMARY
The 500 Sports Special was renowned for ‘grace, speed and silence’ and this particular example appears totally correct and original.
DESCRIPTION
- Totally correct and original example first registered on 30/09/1937
- It was acquired by a retired motor engineer in the early 1960s
- He had the tank and mudguards refinished (a superb job) but apart from that the machine is original and intact in every respect, even down to its original chrome work
- Renowned model for ‘grace, speed and silence’, this particular example is a delight to ride
- Has been museum-stored since 2003
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 151
- Make
- RUDGE
- Model
- 500 SPORTS SPECIAL
- Registration Number
- FFC 684
- Frame Number
- 61567
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Charles Smalley
- Car Specialist
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.
CONTACTPlease note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by midday on Monday 20th February due to venue restrictions.
We are permitted to remove a limited number of motorcycles after the auction on Saturday (between 6pm – 8pm) and after the show closes on Sunday 19th February (between 5pm – 7pm).
Please note Motorcycles cannot be removed from the hall during live event hours.
All other motorcycles must be removed from the venue between 9am – 11am on Monday 20th February.
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Any motorcycles not collected by 11am on Monday 20th February will be taken to our transport partners’ facility in Northamptonshire for a fee of £125 + VAT, including 3 days storage. Storage will be charged at £10 per day thereafter.
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