Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: 2060
MOT: Exempt

• A rare low capacity cc machine
• Only a handful are known to have survived
• Purchased in 2011
• The engine turns over with compression

Raleigh is probably better known as a bicycle manufacturer, beginning production in the late 1800s, but like many others, they began to make powered two-wheelers in the early 1900s. Sporadic production continued throughout the Pioneer period and by the 1920s they had a range of single-cylinder side valve models featuring either two or three-speed gearboxes and belt or chain final drive as well as a flat twin. Their machines quickly established an enviable reputation for reliability, enhanced in 1924 by Hugh Gibson's successful circuit of the British coast on a Raleigh combination and Marjorie Cottle's reverse circuit of the same route on a solo. Production continued until 1933 when the company ceased motorcycle production to concentrate on their pedal-powered products. The rare Raleigh Model 17 was of unit construction and very advanced for the time.

This example of the Model 17 has formed part of The Fred Evans Collection and was purchased by the late vendor in 2011 and was placed in the attic of a barn when purchased and that's where it stayed until we lowered it back down for the pictures to be taken. The engine turns over with compression, however, there is no documentation with this lot, but the Raleigh Motorcycle and Early Reliant Club should be able to help with an application for an age-related number.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217