1936 AJS 250

OHV Model 12

Estimate: £2,250 - £2,750*

Reg No: BFD 86 Frame No: 3402

CC: 250 Engine No: 2336

MOT: Exempt

• Rare pre-war overhead valve 36/12 250

• Rigid frame with girder forks up front

• Supplied with a Green log book and a V5C

A.J. Stevens & Co Ltd produced motorcycles from 1897 and soon developed their own engines including parallel twins and vee twin designs sold under the more recognisable AJS name. Success in racing soon followed with Eric William’s win in the 1914 TT, the firm also taking second, third, fourth and sixth places beginning a long line of sporting achievements. An amalgamation with Matchless in 1931 formed Associated Motor Cycles which continued until the group’s closure in the mid-60s.

The AJS Model 12 from 1936 was a smaller version of the 350cc Matchless Model 35/G3 with an upright cylinder and a low-level exhaust. Quite a sporting model in its day featuring overhead valves, when most 250s were still side-valves, matched to a Burman gearbox and rigid chassis with girder forks. This example is an older restoration that has been stood for a while so will need recommissioning. It comes supplied with a continuation green log book and a current V5C.

1964 Bmw R27

Fully restored

Estimate: £6,500 - £7,500*

Reg No: YCV 292B Frame No: 380632

CC: 245 Engine No: 380632

MOT: Exempt

• ‘No expense spared’ on the restoration

• Old Cypriot log book on file

• V5 on file

Based largely on the R26, in 1960 the R27 added rubber mounts for the engine and boosted power. The engine pumped out 18hp, the highest ever for a shaft-drive BMW single. BMW manufactured 15,364 R27 models over the production years of 1960 to 1966. BMW did things differently from other manufacturers. This is evident in the R27. Its enclosed shaft final drive is rare for a single-cylinder motorcycle. But it also had a triangulated Earles front fork (named after English designer Ernest Earles).

This 1964 model year BMW R27 was purchased as a complete machine needing little work. The late vendor decided it would make a very presentable machine if restored to a high standard. It was entrusted to a specialist for restoration at great expense and many of the original parts were retained and refurbished during the restoration. Since its completion, it has not been used due, sadly, to the vendor passing. Turned over regularly and kept well, this BMW will need very light recommissioning before use. It comes complete with a current V5 and the old Cypriot log book.