15th Nov, 2023 13:00
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
1957 Royal Enfield Bullet
Recently serviced
Estimated at £3,500 - £4,500
Registration No: NTP 624
Frame No: 3645
Engine No: 2183
CC: 500
MOT: Exempt
- Long term ownership
- Purchased when the late owner was 18
- Running well, with a recent service at significant expense
- Current V5C on file
The first Royal Enfield motorcycle was built in 1901 by the Enfield Cycle Company of Redditch having previously manufactured bicycles, lawnmowers and stationary engines. Under various ownership, the brand has continued through to the present day making it one of the longest-lasting names in the two-wheeled world. Initially just called Enfield, in 1911 they added Royal to the company name and in the early years of the last century were one of the more popular bikes available. The Bullet holds the distinction of being the world's longest-running production motorcycle having been built in various capacities from 1933 to the present day.
This 1957 Royal Enfield Bullet was purchased by the late vendor when he was just 18 years old. It has been continuously maintained and always enjoyed enjoyed it when he could. It was dispatched for servicing in the last month and made ready for the road by the family for the next custodian. Described as running well, it is offered with a current V5C and some paperwork.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 15th Nov, 2023
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