LOT 675 - 1956/1958 AJS 498CC MODEL 20

This motorcycle is to be auctioned at the Bonhams Summer Sale, The International Classic MotorCycle Show, Stafford , 2 - 4 July 2021
SALE TIMES
Friday 2 July
Collectors’ Motorcycles (Lots 1 - 127) Midday
Saturday 3 July
Spares and Memorabilia (Lots 201 - 551) 10am
Sunday 4 July
Motorcycles (Lot 601 - 811) 10am
VIEWING
Friday 2 July 9am to 5pm
Saturday 3 July 9am to 5pm
Sunday 4 July from 9am
ADMISSION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Admission is not included in the price of the catalogue. Tickets can be purchased in advance from classicbikeshows.com.
REGISTER TO BID
Bid online or via the Bonhams app. Register to bid online by visiting www.bonhams.com/26514
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COLLECTION OF PURCHASED LOTS
All purchased lots must be cleared from the sale venue by 7pm Sunday 4 July. Limited collection is available until 11am Monday 5 July, by appointment only, and purchasers must advise Bonhams Motorcycle Department via email no later than 7pm Sunday 4 July if they intend to collect Monday. Please email ukmotorcycles@bonhams. com with your collection or transport instructions as soon as possible following your successful bid. Failure to instruct Bonhams by the given time will result in your vehicle being uplifted to Moving Motorcycle’s Northamptonshire store at your expense. Buyers should satisfy themselves that they have collected all relevant logbooks, documents and keys relating to their Lot(s) at time of collection.
AUCTION ADDRESS
Bonhams
Sandylands Centre
Staffordshire County Showground
Weston Road
Stafford
ST18 0BD
GENERAL ENQUIRIES - GUIDE FOR BUYERS - BUYER CHARGES
Please contact Bonhams Motorcycles.
1956/1958 AJS 498CC MODEL 20
REGISTRATION NO. 415 UYV
FRAME NO. A47002
ENGINE NO. 58/20 51250
By 1948, all the big makers had, or were developing, twin-cylinder designs to compete with the Triumph Speed Twin. The AJS/Matchless concern was no different, announcing the Model 20 and G9 late in 1948. '415 UYV' was acquired by the owner some years ago, at which time it was in need of work. The vendor advises that the gearbox was given to an AJS specialist to be stripped and rebuilt. He further advises that the engine was stripped and rebuilt, and the electrics were converted to 12 volts. Although substantially completed and registered, the AJS has not been run since restoration, due to pressure of work and health issues. Said to require a modest amount of finishing and commissioning, the vendor believes it will provide a fine motorcycle for a new owner. Documentation comprises a current V5C, an owners club dating letter and sundry papers.
GBP1,500 - 2,000
€1,700 - 2,300
To be sold without reserve