27th Mar, 2024 13:00

National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands

 
Lot 216
 

1961 Ambassador 3 Star Special 200cc
No Reserve

Sold for £1,725

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: Not visible
Engine No: 77OB 9140
CC: 200
MOT: Exempt

  • A rare and unusual 2 stroke
  • Restored with good paintwork
  • Not many left or known
  • Currently no paperwork

Based in Ascot, the Ambassador motorcycle firm was owned by ex-racing car and motorboat driver, Kaye Don, who was also the importer of Zundapp motorcycles and Pontiac cars. All of the motorcycles used Villiers engines and were in production from 1947 to 1964. When Kaye Don retired, all manufacturing was sold to Smokey Dawson of DMW Motorcycles in Birmingham.

Missing its horns, one knee grip, rear chain guard lower section and handlebar cover, this is otherwise a nice example of the model from that year. The Ambassador Three Star Specials produced between 1959 and 1962 all featured slight variances, but this one is correct for 1961. Purchased by the vendor as a restored example for his collection. It is not known when the vendor purchased the Ambassador for the collection but has not been used since the purchase. Sadly, there is no documentation with this lot. Some recommissioning may be required before use.

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

 

Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 27th Mar, 2024

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