30th Oct, 2024 13:00

National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands

 
Lot 382
 

1937 Rudge Ulster

Sold for £11,270

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: SSJ 576
Frame No: 59710
MOT: Exempt

  • The Rudge has been owned since 2007
  • A fast late Vintage machine, in good running order and used regularly
  • The engine was overhauled by Chris Odlin
  • A current V5C on file

PLEASE NOTE: The registration number is: SSJ 576 and not SSY 576 as printed in the catalogue.

The Rudge Ulster was made famous by Graham Walker's victory in the 1928 Ulster Grand Prix thus giving the bike its name. It was one of the first occasions a road race had been won at an average speed of more than 80mph, setting a lap record of over 82mph. The bike became the mainstay of road racing in the day, with even Enzo Ferrari running a race team in Italy using Rudge machines. It was supplied ready to race to privateers and was comparatively inexpensive, so the Ulster went on to win many honours in the Isle of Man TT and other international events.

This 1937 Rudge Ulster was acquired by its present owner in 2007 as a restored machine, 'SSJ' has been in regular use since. It has been fastidiously cared for and maintained by its enthusiastic owner, with a paperwork file that includes the 2007 purchase receipt along with other receipts, including those for an engine overhaul by Chris Odlin, old MOTs, tax discs etc. Renowned as one of the 1930s ultimate sporting motorcycles, the Ulster needs little in the way of an introduction and 'SSJ' is a fine example of the marque, still in good order throughout and until recently regularly exercised, even the lighting is fully operational. An excellent opportunity to acquire a fine example of the 1930s' most fabled sporting motorcycles and following the ‘usual checks’ will be ready for the road once more.

For more information, please contact:
Stewart Parker
info@handh.co.uk
07836 346875

 

Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 30th Oct, 2024

 

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