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All lots are sold strictly as seen without warranty, purchasers are urged to satisfy themselves<br />

prior to the sale as to the condition of each lot and whether the lot accords with its description.<br />

1318 1987 500cc Armstrong MT500<br />

Reg. No: D21 OUB<br />

Frame No: MT001595<br />

Engine No: 212124<br />

The 4 valve Rotax powered Armstrongs were<br />

supplied to the UK military prior to being sold<br />

off to Harley Davidson who took over the<br />

contract in1987. The kickstart only machines<br />

are superbly rugged and quite competent off<br />

road thus making an ideal green lane<br />

machine. This example is stated to be in<br />

running order and complete with V5<br />

documentation. Mot expired 02/11.<br />

Estimate £500 - £900<br />

1319 1924 2.75hp Douglas SW/24<br />

Reg. No. FK 2081<br />

Frame No.71105<br />

Engine No.70372<br />

The Douglas has remained within the same<br />

Worcestershire village for its entire 87 year<br />

life. Having undergone only necessary repairs<br />

in its operating lifetime the Dudley registered<br />

SW is in unrestored and original condition<br />

and has passed between village<br />

acquaintances and has been in the current<br />

family ownership for many many years. With<br />

an acetylene headlamp and generator and<br />

original 1927 tax disc in place further<br />

provenance is supplied with the original buff<br />

logbook dating from February 1925<br />

indicating a period of showroom life after its<br />

first registration date of April 1924.<br />

Remarkable paperwork survivors include the<br />

original factory despatch card, Certificate of<br />

Weight and delivery tags. Also supplied with<br />

a current V5 document this is as original a<br />

pre-war example of the 2 speed, belt drive<br />

Douglas SW as it is likely to be possible to<br />

find and it is related that it was last driven 2<br />

years ago to the village fete.<br />

Estimate £6,000 - £7,000<br />

1320 1959 250cc Ariel Arrow<br />

Reg No. RSJ 551<br />

Frame No.T5813A<br />

Engine No.T5823A<br />

This Arrow was supplied new to Watson<br />

Motorcycle Works of Leominster (still a going<br />

concern) on the 21st July 1959. It was later<br />

exported to the Channel Islands and was not<br />

repatriated until the early 1990’s when, we<br />

are informed, it was comprehensively<br />

restored and UK registered. The Arrow was<br />

then ridden precisely 223 miles before being<br />

laid up until 2010 when it was<br />

recommissioned and MOT’d, since then it has<br />

covered only one mile!. Offered for sale with<br />

a comprehensive restoration file including a<br />

photographic record, various<br />

correspondence, Owners Club dating<br />

certificate, original handbook, old MOT’s and<br />

current V5 certificate. The bike currently<br />

forms part of a private collection and was last<br />

run just six months ago.<br />

Estimate £1,200 - £1,800

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