Lot details Registration No: 394 XUH Frame No: 9762 Engine No: 10456 cc: 700 MOT Expiry Date: None
At the time of its introduction to the UK market in 1958 the Constellation was the largest capacity British vertical twin then available displacing 692cc. The Connie, although clearly related to the Super Meteor that preceded it, featured a redesigned engine with new crankcases that employed shell type big end bearings. Hotter cams, larger valves, an increase in compression and an Amal TT carburettor boosted the claimed power output to 51bhp at 6,250 rpm endowing the Connie with a top speed over 110mph coupled to impressive acceleration figures thanks to the engine prodigious torque output.
This example was restored during 2008. Dating from 1960 it features the conventional rear, chromed mudguard. Presented to a very high standard with polychromatic red paint work complimented by the usual black components and chrome mudguards it is described as running well by the vendor. The electrical system was uprated to a twelve volt system during the restoration and the machine is offered with a Swansea V5C together with a recently expired MOT certificate and an expired Tax disc.
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