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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025
- 1961 AJS Model 31 646cc
1961 AJS Model 31 646cc
Lot Number: 462
1961 AJS Model 31 646cc
Restored and in running order, the Model 31 AJS was aimed at the growing US-market for British twin-cylinder motorcycles. This example is an older restoration in good overall condition and in running order.
- ESTIMATE: £3,000 - £4,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 4th May, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
321 YEV
SUMMARY
Restored and in running order, the Model 31 AJS was aimed at the growing US-market for British twin-cylinder motorcycles. This example is an older restoration in good overall condition and in running order.
DESCRIPTION
- Philip Walker-designed and produced by AMC in Plumstead from 1958 until 1966
- Also produced as the Matchless G12 at the same factory
- Aimed at the growing US-market for British twin-cylinder motorcycles
- This example is an older restoration in good overall condition
- History file containing old RF60 logbook. old MOTs, numerous receipts, old tax discs and other paperwork
- In running order
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 462
- Make
- AJS
- Model
- MODEL 31
- Registration Number
- 321 YEV
- Frame Number
- 81769
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 7503
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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