First registered in the UK in 2009, this 1931 side-valve V-twin Harley VL has had two registered keepers since it was imported into the country. During this period, we understand that some restoration has been done, taking it closer to its original 1931 spec, although at the time of writing, we have not seen any paperwork to support this.
Matchless concentrated on their range of big V-Twin motorcycles during World War 1, continuing their policy of supplying large-capacity bikes immediately post-war with the introduction of the Model H.
It used a powerful V-Twin of 970cc, which was fitted into a purpose-built frame which incorporated a sidecar chassis, thus it was only sol..
Beautiful restoration of a Belgian FN Model M70. This is a 350cc side valve of 1930. This motorcycle has the option of dynamo and original Bosch headlight.
Moto Guzzi 1927 “Sport 13” 499 cc Inlet Over Exhaust single frame #2793 engine #2591
Moto Guzzi has been a leading make in Italy since 1921 and it is one of the few Italian makes to become well-known abroad.
From the twenties on a number of interesting racing machines with OHC
engines were de..
1930 BSA 550 Deluxe H 31-S Motorcycle
The Auburn Auction
Offered Without Reserve
CHASSIS NO: XX1238
• A historical find of a landmark motorcycle
• Displayed at the Sarasota Classic Car Museum
• Attractive dark green paint scheme
• Higher HP Deluxe model
493 cc single-cylinder engine, 5.57 HP, three-speed manual gearbo..
Douglas 1929 Model E. 29 596 cc SV flat twin frame # XF286 engine # EH2425
This Bristol-based firm developed the horizontally opposed fore-aft
unit in about 1907 and continued utilizing this engine layout well into
the thirties.
The earliest Douglas models had direct belt drive, but in 1910..
Triumph 1925 Model P 494 cc side valve single frame # 921725 engine# 221247 IOR
In the twenties Triumph had to fight hard for their market share.
Their answer to the competitors was a basic 500cc bike: it was very
cheap – £42.17s.6d – the type SD, also a 500 cc side valve single, was
£83.00.
By using new..
Styl’son 1930 “RCE” 250cc s.v. JAP frame#1970 engine#B/W98564/B
Styl’son motorcycles were manufactured in Le Chambon – Feugerolles in the Loire region in France between 1926 and 1939.
The first model was a 250 cc machine with OHV Moser engine.
This was followed by a 250 cc side valve model with JAP engine...
Raleigh 1930 model “MO-30 2.98 h.p.” 298 cc side valve Sturmey Archer frame # 119529 engine # PSFO 132
In the beginning of the 20th century Raleigh’s main business was in the cycle trade.
Company founder Frank Bowden was a firm believer in variable gear
systems and from the end of 1902 the Raleigh Cycle c..
Levis 1927 2 ¼ HP 247 cc two stroke Model “M” frame# 18431 engine #18745
Levis motorcycles were manufactured by Butterfields of Birmingham,
and were for many years one of England’s leading manufacturers of
two-stroke motorcycles.
They built two-stroke machines from 1911, and added a line of four-strokes ..