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3861928 AJS 349cc K7 OHC Racing Motorcycle ProjectFrame no. K46685Engine no. K7/46685The first AJS motorcycles were sidevalve-engined lightweightsoffered with belt-drive transmission or optional all-chain drive witha two-speed countershaft gearbox. This latter feature enabledthem to put up a good showing in the Isle of Man TT’s new JuniorClass, an event AJS would later dominate. In 1927 the AJS works350cc racers appeared with a new overhead-camshaft engine.The camshaft was chain driven, its distinctive cast-alloy caseextending forwards to the front-mounted magneto. A cataloguedmodel from 1928, the ‘cammy’ AJS was built in 350cc and 500cccapacities initially. A 250cc version followed, Jimmy Guthrie winningthe Lightweight TT on one in 1930. Production ceased with theMatchless takeover in 1931. A 1928 model (as indicated by the ‘K’prefix to the matching frame and engine numbers) this cammy AJSpreviously formed part of an extensive private collection of racingmotorcycles. The machine has been dismantled and is offered forrestoration. Some renovation has been carried out - the frame, forksand brakes have been painted and the wheels re-spoked – leavingthe lion’s share of the restoration for the next owner. There are nodocuments with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed.£3,000 - 4,000€4,200 - 5,600387c.1950 Douglas 348cc 90 Plus ProjectFrame no. 9000Douglas commenced post-war production in 1947 with, naturallyenough, a horizontally opposed twin, though unlike the vast majorityof previous models the T35 mounted its engine across the frame.The former was of unitary construction while the latter displayed evengreater innovation with its swinging arm rear suspension controlledby torsion bars, and leading-link Radiadraulic front fork. Afterdevelopment work had cured frame breakages and improved enginepower, the revised version was dubbed the MkIII. The latter lasteduntil the advent of the new-for-1949 Mark IV, which featured an unsprungfront mudguard and altered rear sub-frame with distinctiveteardrop-shaped toolboxes. Standard and Sports versions werecatalogued until the introduction of the Mark V for 1951. Also part ofthe range by this time were two specially tuned sports models knownas the 80 Plus or 90 Plus depending on the level of performanceachieved, a bench-tested 25bhp being required for a 90 Plus. A21” front wheel and 9” brake were fitted to both models, whichhad contrasting finishes: maroon for the 80 Plus and gold for the90 Plus. Converted for racing, this 90 Plus features the rare largecapacityracing fuel tank. An ideal restoration project for the Douglasenthusiast, it comes with a quantity of spare parts to include camsand crankcases. There are no documents with this Lot, which is soldstrictly as viewed.£3,000 - 4,000€4,200 - 5,600Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lotprior to bidding. All lots are sold “as is/where is” with all defects and faults.144 | the spring stafford sale