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2331930 AJS 349cc Model R6Registration no. VX 3947Frame no. 107093Engine no. R6/107093Despite the company’s mounting financial difficulties, AJS introduceda comprehensively redesigned range for 1930, all models for thisyear being coded ‘R’. This new line-up was notable for includingmodels with fashionable ‘sloper’ engines for the first time while all theoverhead-valve types featured twin-port cylinder heads. These enginesincorporated many improvements inspired by racing experience,including stiffer crankcase and flywheel assemblies and two ballbearings on the drive side main-shaft. The three-speed gearbox wasanother new design and the entire engine/transmission ensemblewas carried in a new semi-cradle frame. There were improvementsto the forks and brakes, the latter now larger than before, while theadoption of ‘Brooklands Can’ silencers only served to emphasise theModel 6’s sporting intent. The previous year’s coloured tank panelshaving proved unpopular, the AJS range reverted to its traditionalblack-and-gold livery for 1930. In this form the Model 6 continued inproduction essentially unchanged after the Matchless take-over in1931, continuing until 1935.One of the final Wolverhampton-built models completed beforeAJS’s acquisition by Matchless, this rare matching-numbers R6 wasrestored in 1984 and acquired by the current vendor in December2008. Since then the original Amal carburettor has been overhauledby Martin Bratby; the badly worn inverted control levers replacedwith Bowden levers; and the pattern twist-grip replaced with an Amalstraight-pull and correct handlebar rubbers. In addition, the electricshave been converted to 12-volt. Servicing and routine maintenancehas included regular oil changes and replacement of the primary chainand clutch shock absorber rubbers. In January 2015 the machinereceived a full engine oil change, while the chains were cleaned andlubricated and the brakes checked and adjusted. Freshly taxed anddescribed as in generally good condition, the machine is offered withan old-style continuation logbook (1946), a quantity of MoT certificates(most recent expired March 2013), old/current V5/V5C registrationdocuments and a good history file containing previous-ownercorrespondence, technical literature and other documentation. AnAmal Concentric carburettor fitted previously is in the tool box togetherwith a plug spanner.£7,000 - 9,000€9,800 - 13,00032 | the spring stafford saleBidders 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.