1934 Levis A2
No Reserve

Registration No: BGJ 896
Frame No: Not Seen
MOT: Exempt

• Offered from more than 40 years of single ownership
• A highly original, unrestored example for 'oily rag' recommissioning
• Turns over with compression

Manufactured by Butterfields Ltd. of Stechford, Birmingham, the Levis motorcycle derived its name for the Latin word for “light,” which was one of the diminutive machine's many virtues. One of the pioneers of two-stroke motorcycles, the firm commenced manufacture of its 211cc, single-gear lightweight in 1911. Soon named the Popular, the model was a huge success, remaining in production until 1926, but other models carried the Popular name such as the later 346cc OHV A2.

Now a desirable and very rare post-vintage machine, this 1934 Levis A2 has recently come to light, along with the 1927 BSA L27 also in this sale, after several decades in an outbuilding behind the late owner’s house. It is understood the owner purchased it in the late 1970s, but it has not been taxed for the road since 1986. While such long-term storage is not ideal for any historic machine, it has helped the Levis to reach 91 years old in a very original, complete and seemingly unrestored condition, and the engine turns with compression. It now sports a most attractive patina which makes it an eminently suitable candidate for an ‘oily rag’ recommissioning project. Offered with an old continuation logbook and a V5 certificate, the Levis is sure to be admired at prewar events such as the Banbury Run and Graham Walker Run.

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