c.1930 New Imperial 7B
No Reserve

Registration No: DOK 172
Frame No: 70/0133/7B
MOT: Exempt

• Offered from long-term storage in a private collection
• Much restoration work already completed
• Only light work required to put it back on the road

New Imperial was founded by Norman Downes in Birmingham in 1887 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 was a financially successful decade, the innovations helping fight the general decline in sales. However, New Imperial suffered financially from the effects of the Great Depression of the 1930s, and Norman Downes died in 1938. New Imperial was sold before production ended in late 1939, its former facilities subsequently serving the needs of a nation at war. The 7B was a successful vintage-era model powered by a 500cc, overhead-valve, twin-port engine.

Owned by the vendor for some 20 years, this c.1930 7B was purchased in part-restored condition with some parts missing. It was always his intention to complete the project, although other commitments got in the way, hence it is now being offered for sale to somebody who can spare the time. The engine turns over, and all the gears select. Already looking quite presentable, it represents a great opportunity to put a rare vintage machine back on the road without the need to commit to a full restoration. The sale includes a V5C.

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