Old AJS

[froudy]

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.

[Mick_J]

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.

[seth]

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

[Hooli]

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.

[Irish in Oz]

I reckon thats a 1940 to 45 model because of the stuff on the tank.

[T250]

I think this may be around 1936-1938...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/76716069@N03/galleries/72157688947023070/

[Andre]

https://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/ajs-1936/AJS-1936-Model-26.htm

https://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/ajs-1936/AJS-1936-Model-26-advert.htm

[Cykik]

Owners club or VMCC might be of help.

[gsxbarmy]

Or the National Motorcycle Museum might be able to value it possibly

[VladTepes]

It's worth GBP1.00 plus the cost of freight to Australia.

Where do I sign?

[froudy]

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!!

[grog]

Beautiful bike. Wish it was here.

[MarkN]

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

[Mister Fishfinger]

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.

[GSXKING]

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.