Old AJS

[Hooli]

The father in law will be rolling in his grave. 

Left a great gift and the guy has no interest in it and wants to cash in. 

I'd say better it's sold to someone who'll enjoy it than sat rotting & wasted in a shed.

[froudy]

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 

[grog]

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

[grog]

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.

[Mister Fishfinger]

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 

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.

[froudy]

Thanks @Mister Fishfinger

I've forwarded your info to the owner

[froudy]

A quick update on the bike..
Its off to auction soon. I'll update after the sale with how much it went for.

[Mrg]

That's a gorgeous looking bike froudy I hope the sale goes well I am sure it will good luck 

[Hooli]

It is a lovely old thing indeed.

[Globalrider]

I've still got some room in my shed!