A guy I work with sent me these photo's yesterday. The bike was left to him by his Father in Law when he passed away. It's been sitting in a garage for 20 years now, but looks in good condition as far as I can see from the photo's.
He's basically asked me what I think it's worth as he wants to get rid of it as he has no interest in motorcycles (heathen!!) I haven't got a clue, so I said I'd make some enquiries for him.
Anyone got any ideas at all?
Thanks.
I would say he needs a professional to have a look at it, at over 60 years old and in what looks like original condition it couldl be worth close to a five figure sum. First thing to do would be to find out exactly what model and year it is, then he can ring up some classic bike dealers to get an idea of price.
I'd agree it needs an eye of someone who knows all about older bikes .
It's in really good condition from the pictures so with a good service it might just be ok but you never know if these aren't your thing
:onya:
That looks lovely. I'd find out the model by comparing pics to adverts etc to get a rough idea of price. Plus contact the owners club, they'll probably be quite helpful as it involves saving one of 'their' bikes.
I reckon thats a 1940 to 45 model because of the stuff on the tank.
I think this may be around 1936-1938...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/76716069@N03/galleries/72157688947023070/
https://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/ajs-1936/AJS-1936-Model-26.htm (https://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/ajs-1936/AJS-1936-Model-26.htm)
https://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/ajs-1936/AJS-1936-Model-26-advert.htm (https://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/ajs-1936/AJS-1936-Model-26-advert.htm)
Owners club or VMCC might be of help.
Or the National Motorcycle Museum might be able to value it possibly
It's worth GBP1.00 plus the cost of freight to Australia. :)
Where do I sign?
Thanks for all the replies guys...
It definitely looks like a 1936 model. I'll relay all the info to my mate.
I'll be interested myself to see what this is worth!!
Beautiful bike. Wish it was here.
I've just found a 1920s AJS with sidecar for sale on Car & Classic website for 15000 quid so can only echo what has been said re professional opinion. Good luck to your mate
I'm in a classic bike group on Facebook. More of a Japanese bike person myself, but there are plenty of old boys on there who really know their old Brit machines.
I would be happy to post the pics on that page for you if you want. I am sure someone will identify it and give you a rough idea of value.
Edit: by the way I reckon it's a late 1930s 'twin port' and if I had to guess a value, somewhere around £10K.
The father in law will be rolling in his grave. :facepalm:
Left a great gift and the guy has no interest in it and wants to cash in. :jack:
Quote from: GSXKING on Friday, 10 May 2019, 10:36 PM
The father in law will be rolling in his grave. :facepalm:
Left a great gift and the guy has no interest in it and wants to cash in. :jack:
I'd say better it's sold to someone who'll enjoy it than sat rotting & wasted in a shed.
I actually got an update last night about this bike...
I think the owner has been in touch with the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham..
Quote.... "I've just found out there were only ever 7 of these bikes made and only 3 are known to exist"
I don't know any more details yet, but I would guess that this has increased the value by a considerable amount!!
@Mister Fishfinger Please feel free to post the photos :onya:
Reckon your right froudy. Sounds very rare. When i was a kid, we had a Harley, turned out only 3 in sthn hemisphere. one burnt out. one in sth africa, guess who had the other. priceless almost today. One at Bonhams not like ours. it had reverse gear and sidecar fitted at factory. UL a few around, ours was ULA. https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/15379/lot/43/?category=list
I found a piccy of my old Harley. 50 yrs ago, even i cant believe how long. I was 14, used to take it just up the street and back. I built the motor up from a pile of bits in sidecar.
Quote from: froudy on Saturday, 11 May 2019, 06:03 PM
I actually got an update last night about this bike...
I think the owner has been in touch with the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham..
Quote.... "I've just found out there were only ever 7 of these bikes made and only 3 are known to exist"
I don't know any more details yet, but I would guess that this has increased the value by a considerable amount!!
@Mister Fishfinger Please feel free to post the photos :onya:
I posted the pics and got a variety of responses. As usual on bike forums, there was a range of replies. Here's a summary:
- It's registered as a 250.
- The full engine number gives the year of manufacture and the model number on all AJS models from the early 30s onwards. Should be easy to find that.
- Maybe a model S12, or a 36/22. Don't ask me what they are, I'm just passing it on.
- Definitely 1930s, most people saying mid 30s (possibly 1936).
- Definitely a twin port model.
It won't be any later than 1939 because all the factories switched to military production to support the war effort.
I agree with the sentiment that the AJS owners' club is the place to go next. Alternatively if the new owner doesn't care about bikes just put it through a reputable auction house like Bonhams. They have in-house experts who will do all the research and catalogue it correctly.
Thanks
@Mister Fishfinger I've forwarded your info to the owner :onya:
A quick update on the bike..
Its off to auction soon. I'll update after the sale with how much it went for.
That's a gorgeous looking bike froudy I hope the sale goes well I am sure it will good luck :onya:
It is a lovely old thing indeed.
I've still got some room in my shed!