c.1930s New Imperial Model 23
No Reserve

Registration No: T.B.A
Frame No: 23/ 3? /24608
Engine No: 72/25355/23
CC: 123
MOT: Exempt

• Part of a collection of machines
• Restored back in the 1990s
• Registration shown is not available
• No documentation with this lot

New Imperial was a British motorcycle manufacturer founded by Norman Downes in Birmingham, between 1887 and 1901, and became New Imperial Motors Ltd in 1912, when serious production commenced. New Imperial made innovative motorcycles that employed unit construction and sprung heel frames long before they became commonplace, and were moderately successful in competition. The 1920s were a financially successful decade, enabling the innovations of the 1930s that fought decline. New Imperial suffered financially from the sales-destroying Great Depression of the 1930s, and then the founder died in 1938. New Imperial was sold, and sold again, and then ended production in late 1939, its former facilities subsequently serving the needs of a nation at war.

This little New Imperial Model 23 was believed to have been restored in the 1990s. Very little is known of its history but was purchased some 20+ years ago by the vendor for his collection. The registration number shown does not belong to this machine. There are no documents found so far. Recommissioning will be required before use.

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