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1952 Ajs 350 Engine Number: 52/16M 15840 Chassis Number: 44365,…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
22-Jul-2008
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Description:
1952 Ajs 350 Engine Number: 52/16M 15840 Chassis Number: 44365, the 'Every man's Bike' weighing as much as the 500cc model, from which most of them were derived, but considerably less powerful, the typical British 350 of the 1950s was not likely to be anyone's first choice as a fast sports bike. Rather, these honest, workaday mounts were chosen for other reasons, chiefly their inherent strength, dependability and economy. Amc's offerings in this important market sector were the Matchless G3L and Ajs model 16: two bikes, identical in all essential respects, tank badge and magneto position excepted. Testing one of these stalwarts in 1961, Motorcycling Magazine Uk recorded a modest mean top speed of 76mph but found that when toured at a relaxed pace across country, an excellent 86 miles per gallon was achievable. Although limited, Motorcycling Magazine's experience confirmed that such a machine was light on the pocket, both for running costs and for the equally important, though less easily assessed, maintenance and repair factors. Finished in the model's traditional black livery, this Ajs belongs to one of New Zealand 's better-known riders from the '50s, Stan 'Tommy' Tucker, known for his physical agility on our early grass tracks. Stan has personally prepared this motorcycle for sale and you will note his handmade tank badges. Original papers and work manual accompany the motorcycle.
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Motor Vehicles: Motor Cycles