1938 Brough Superior SS100 990cc

We are delighted to confirm that the machine is as produced by the factory in 1938, as verified by a letter from the Brough Superior Club in the history file.

• The 'Rolls Royce of Motorcycles' was the way the press, in period, described George Brough's bespoke machines
• Favoured by the rich and famous, and built using the best components and most powerful engines available at the time
• The SS80 used side-valve engines and were road tested to 80mph before being released from the factory, the SS100 used an overhead-valve engine and were road tested to 100mph
• This very well-known Matchless 990cc OHV SS100 (GUM 239) is presented in excellent overall condition and is in good running order
• One of only 102 Matchless bikes produced in total, with 34 built with sprung frames, and only c.25 surviving today
• Fitted from new with a Norton 4-speed gearbox, Castle forks and twin float carburettor
• Correct numbers and restored by specialist Brough restorer, Tony Cripps, in 2010 to its current condition
• Registered new on New Years Eve 1938 and shipped to dealers Watson Cairns Ltd. of Leeds
• Known history since 1954 and with the current owner since 2018
• Extensive history file included, containing photos of the bike on a test run with Ron Storey and Barry Robinson in 1954 at the Brough Superior Works in Nottingham, and at a Brough Rally in 1962 as a combination, copies of old RF60 log books, photos and details of its restoration in 2010, original continuation RF60 dated 1954, a letter from Barry Robinson and copies of the article he wrote, restoration documents and photos, two old MOTs, old tax discs and other associated paperwork
• The original fuel tank is included but not fitted
• Winner of numerous awards including 'Best MX SS100' at the Brough Rally (twice), 'Best Ridden to Show' once and 'Best Bike' at VMCC Rally twice
• Fabulous opportunity to own a well-known and correct Brough Superior MX SS100
• UK-registered on a current V5C