Lot details
Registration No: N/A
Frame No: T.B.A.
Engine No: T.B.A.
cc: 350
MOT Expiry Date: N/A

First seen by the public at Brands Hatch on the 14th March 1948, ridden by Jock West, the AJS 7R 350cc employed a single cylinder, single over head cam engine that made extensive use of magnesium castings in it's construction, helping to keep the 7R's weight to a minimum. The frame was similar in design to that employed by the 500cc "Porcupine" and was equipped with AMC's own "Teledraulic" forks and pivoted fork rear suspension controlled by a pair of "Candlestick" suspension units. Like its major rival from Bracebridge Street, the 7R benefited from the experience gained with each passing season with refinements being incorporated into the following year's model. The models 29bhp rose steadily over its production life with the final models producing in the region of 39bhp. The rear suspension units changed to "Jampots" for the 1951 season, these giving way to Girling units in 1957, a twin leading shoe front brake was adopted for 1953 and the rim sizes went from a 21/20 inch combination to a pair of 19 inch items. For the 1956 season the engine dimensions changed to 75.5 x 78mm bore and stroke that it would retain until AMC ceased production of the machine in 1962. The surge in interest in Classic Racing resulted in, first parts and subsequently, complete machines being built of which this is an example.
One of two made by Fred Walmsley in 2010, this example is powered by a short stroke (81mm x 67.8mm) engine that has been built to factory specification. A Gardner carburettor looks after the mixture and a belt primary drive is fitted. A standard 7R chassis is fitted with a Fontana 210mm front brake. Shortly after purchasing the machine the owner decided to retire from racing, as a consequence it has covered only 25 miles from new; it is presented, according to the vendor, ready to race or parade in good condition throughout.