1987 Armstrong Rotax MT500 481cc

Lot Number: 411

1987 Armstrong Rotax MT500 481cc

Original and unrestored ex-MOD Armstrong MT500 in running order. Fitted with replacement front forks and a Delorto carburettor. Still finished in its original red paint. Complete with copy parts book and repair manual.

  • ESTIMATE: £1,000 - £2,000

+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 4th May, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    D764 TJO

SUMMARY

Original and unrestored ex-MOD Armstrong MT500 in running order. Fitted with replacement front forks and a Delorto carburettor. Still finished in its original red paint. Complete with copy parts book and repair manual.

DESCRIPTION

  • Built in Bolton by Armstrong CCM using the Rotax 500cc four-stroke engine for the British military between 1983 and 1987
  • Reliable kick start and rugged construction made them ideal for the rigours of military life, sold in 1987 to Harley-Davidson
  • This example is presented in mostly original condition and in running order
  • Fitted with replacement front forks and a Delorto carburettor
  • Still finished in its original red paint
  • Complete with copy parts book and repair manual
  • UK-registered on a current V5C

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
411
Make
ARMSTRONG
Model
ROTAX MT500
Registration Number
D764 TJO
Frame Number
MT001598
Engine Number
212271

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Consignor

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