1925 AJS 2¾hp Model E4, Registration no. GB 9943 Frame no. 52722 Engine no. 52722

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1925 AJS 2¾hp Model E4
Registration no. GB 9943
Frame no. 52722
Engine no. 52722
Originally manufacturers of proprietary engines, A J Stevens Ltd, of Wolverhampton, introduced its first complete motorcycle in 1911. The first AJS was a single-cylinder sidevalve-engined lightweight displacing 292cc that came in two versions, one with direct belt drive (Model A), the other (Model B) having a two-speed countershaft gearbox, an advantage enjoyed by few contemporary rivals. The company first entered the Isle of Man TT in 1911, making an historic breakthrough in 1914 when it won the Junior event, the first such victory by a single-cylinder machine. From then onwards, the 2¾hp (350cc) sidevalve-engined model remained a fixture of the AJS range. Light in weight (around 200lbs) robust and adequately powerful, the model is widely regarded as one the finest of early Vintage sports machines.

This AJS 'flat-tanker' was first registered to Bell Brothers, Glasgow in July 1925. 'GB 9943' retains its original registration number, while the original old-style logbook lists four further owners up to 1938. Additional ownership details are recorded on an undated hand-written document, stating that the machine was 'un-restored and last licensed and used in 1955'. Additional paperwork consists of a (copy) V5 and current V5C documents. It would appear that Adrian Reed bought the AJS from one David Macaskill of Lochinver circa 2004. Adrian's final restoration, and to his typically high standard, the machine features Lucas electric lighting, a Cowey speedometer, Binks carburettor, and two tool bags.