Sold for £8,280
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: UAS 519
Frame No: 63912
MOT: Exempt
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 times 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 1938 Rudge was purchased by the current vendor as he had never had a late vintage machine, liked the look of it and fancied doing some VMCC events. However, as with the Honda he has also entered, work and family commitments have put pay to his plans. Although, he did get as far as having it recommissioned for road use by Colin Jenner. Sparingly used since then, the Rudge would make a great summer ride for its new owner. It comes complete with a current V5C.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 3rd Jul, 2024
An auction of classic motorcycles & vintage scooters taking place at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, West Midlands.
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