1954 Ambassador Supreme
No Reserve

Registration No: XSY 182
Frame No: LVL0363389
MOT: Exempt

• From a large private collection of motorcycles
• Pleasingly aged older restoration
• The top-of-the-range Ambassador model

Ambassador motorcycles began in 1946 when former racing driver Kaye Don formed U.S. Concessionaires Ltd as an importer of American cars to Britain. Don also planned to build a motorcycle with a J.A.P. four-stroke engine, but the idea was dropped in favour of Villiers power in 1947. Villiers engines continued to be used until 1964. The first motorcycles were named according to their Series (I-V) and production was based at Ascot, Berkshire. The Series 5 was the first to be fitted with a telescopic front fork and DC lighting. The Supreme was introduced in 1951 as the top of the range model, and with plunger rear suspension it was the first fully-sprung Ambassador. Improvements for 1953 included the Villiers 8E engine, larger tyres, 6in brakes, a chromed number plate mounting and faired mudguards.

This 1954 Ambassador Supreme apparently wears an older restoration which has taken on a lovely 'oily rag' appearance, and was purchased by the late owner for his large collection of mainly British motorcycles. It received some light use mainly on the owner’s premises when bought, before going on static display in his dedicated two-stroke section. Having been a display piece for many years, the Ambassador will now need recommissioning, but the engine turns over with compression and all gears can be selected. The sale includes the current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217