26th Mar, 2025 12:00

National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands

Lot 369

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c.1914 Levis 211cc
No Reserve

Sold for £2,415

(including buyers premium)

Lot details

Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: Not visible
MOT: Exempt

Recently unearthed from a 25 year slumber
An early Levis lightweight machine
Ideal restoration project

Levis motorcycles (1911–1940), manufactured by Butterfields Ltd. of Birmingham, were one of England's leading two-stroke motorcycle marques. Diversifying into four-stroke machines in 1928, Levis faded out during WWII. Intriguingly, the prototype was made in the Norton Works by designer Howard ‘Bob’ Newey but was rejected by James Norton. Undeterred, Newey then joined with the Butterfields, Arthur and Billy, and sister Daisy, to set up a motorcycle company (Newey later married Daisy). Their first model had a capacity of 211cc.

This c.1914 Levis 211cc two-stroke has recently been unearthed from its slumber of 25 years. An ideal lightweight project for the summer months to bring back to life and enjoy. An attractive machine for a project, there are some parts missing. With no documentation available this lot is offered with No Reserve.

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

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