Registration No: 183XUB
Frame No: A77768
Engine No: 77/31CSR1001
CC: 650CC
MOT: Exempt

• Model 31 CSR 650
• Hydraulically actuated front brake
• Siamese 2 into 1 exhaust and stainless mudguards fitted
• Has enjoyed several trips to the TT
• Will need some recommissioning before use.
• 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 Model 31 CSR together with its Matchless G12 CSR equivalent was developed to compete with the other big twins being offered by the rival BSA/Triumph group at the time with Don Chapman and Ron Langston winning the prestigious Thruxton 500 mile race in 1960.

This well-restored example has enjoyed many trips to the TT and the vendor has added some nice little modifications to make it more usable in modern-day road conditions. The front drum brake has been converted to hydraulic actuation to improve its stopping power and some discrete indicators have been added together with a period rear carrier. In use, until last year the vendor is only selling because it's now got too heavy for him to manoeuvre around and will need some recommissioning before use.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189