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- The Shuttleworth Spring Motorcycle Sale 2024
- 1937 Rudge Rapid 245cc
1937 Rudge Rapid 245cc
Lot Number: 712
1937 Rudge Rapid 245cc
Sporty 2-valve 250 Rapid benefitting from an older restoration.
- Sold for: £4,600
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 7th April, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
CYC 348
SUMMARY
Sporty 2-valve 250 Rapid benefitting from an older restoration.
DESCRIPTION
- A bicycle company that developed into motorcycle production in the 1900s and became famous for the 1930s Ulster-winning model
- Became a victim of the great depression in the 1930s and never resumed production after WWII
- The 2-valve Rapid was a departure from the 4-valve models Rudge had become known for
- Part of a large private Collection
- This older restored example is presented in 'garage find' condition
- Unused for some time so will require recommissioning before use
- Correct numbers machine, engine turns with compression
- Complete with a copy of an old RF60 logbook, reproduction parts list and other associated paperwork
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 712
- Make
- RUDGE
- Model
- RAPID
- Registration Number
- CYC 348
- Frame Number
- 61468
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 1283
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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Due to venue restrictions, all lots must be cleared from Shuttleworth between 9am and 2pm on Monday 8th April 2024. If your motorcycle is not collected by then, we will arrange transport with Moving Motorcycles at a cost of £125+VAT which will include 3 days storage at their secure facility in Northamptonshire.
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