Rudge entered the 1930's with two road going 499cc four valves models, the sporting Ulster and the Special, the latter with a slightly reduced compression ratio, over the following decade other 499cc models would both join and leave the range, but the Ulster and Special would remain at the core of the range. A feature of the range was the coupled brake system. 1932 witnessed the introduction of the lever operated centre stand with a foot operated gearbox becoming a universal feature of the range by 1934. Detail changes occurred over the next couple of seasons but the 1937 season machines saw a significant change with the valve gear finally becoming enclosed.
This example of the Special dating from 1936 features the enclosed valve gear and is presented in good condition throughout.
It is offered with a Swansea V5 and an old log book dating to 1953.
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