Registration No: LDH 726D
Frame No: 72431
Engine No: GT 17678
CC: 250
MOT: Exempt

• The sports GT version of Royal Enfield’s 250cc 4-stroke single
• A bike that gave many motorcyclists their first taste of two wheels
• Recently re-united with its original number and supplied with a V5C

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 name has continued through to the present day making it one of the longest-lasting names in the two-wheeled world. The 250cc single-cylinder Crusader was a very popular bike in its day and doubtless sparked the interest of many a future motorcyclist. The Bright Red Continental GT sports version was launched in November 1964 in a blaze of publicity. The company organized a ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End to be completed in 24 hours, with various journalists riding the bike. As an extra test, former World Champion Geoff Duke completed a few laps of Oulton Park and John Cooper completed eight laps of the near-frozen Silverstone race track, the quickest at a very impressive 73mph average. Including stopping off at the race tracks, the whole trip took just 22 hours and 20 minutes.

This 1966 model, the fastest British 250 in its day, was previously in a private collection on the Isle of Man and has recently been reunited with its original UK registration number. It comes supplied with a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189