1916 Coventry Eagle 269cc Model 1 Frame no. 1750 Engine no. A2201
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1916 Coventry Eagle 269cc Model 1
Registration no. DS 6733
Frame no. 1750
Engine no. A2201
Dating from 1916, this Coventry Eagle Model 1 has the Villiers 269cc two-stroke engine and Sturmey Archer two-speed gearbox with belt final drive. Notable features include a bulb horn; leather fronted tool boxes; and Powell & Hanmer acetylene lighting. The current vendor, John Hodson, purchased the machine in November 1991 from a motorcycle auction in Rochester, Kent (invoice on file). The machine had been on display for many years in an estate agent's shop window in Rochester. Since its acquisition the engine and magneto have been overhauled and new silencers fitted.
Used on various motorcycle club runs, this machine was last ridden circa two years ago, since when it has been kept dry stored in the garage under a sheet. John Hodson is the Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club's Coventry Eagle marque specialist. John has written the most comprehensive publication on the make, Coventry Eagle – The History of a Motorcycle Company. The machine is only being sold due to John's advancing age and a recent hip operation.
Following a period of inactivity, this Coventry Eagle will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork includes old/current V5/V5C documents; DVLA correspondence; an expired MoT (1993); the 1991 auctioneers' invoice; and an invoice for a magneto rebuild.
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All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
Buyer's Premium Notice: Motorcycles For Motorcycles (Lots 201-276 & 301-560) the Buyers Premium will be 15% on the first £500,000 of the Hammer Price of each Lot, and 12% on the balance thereafter. Buyers attention is drawn to Condition 7 of the Notice to Bidders. VAT at the standard rate is payable on the Premium by all Buyers, unless otherwise stated.
Registration no. DS 6733
Frame no. 1750
Engine no. A2201
Dating from 1916, this Coventry Eagle Model 1 has the Villiers 269cc two-stroke engine and Sturmey Archer two-speed gearbox with belt final drive. Notable features include a bulb horn; leather fronted tool boxes; and Powell & Hanmer acetylene lighting. The current vendor, John Hodson, purchased the machine in November 1991 from a motorcycle auction in Rochester, Kent (invoice on file). The machine had been on display for many years in an estate agent's shop window in Rochester. Since its acquisition the engine and magneto have been overhauled and new silencers fitted.
Used on various motorcycle club runs, this machine was last ridden circa two years ago, since when it has been kept dry stored in the garage under a sheet. John Hodson is the Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club's Coventry Eagle marque specialist. John has written the most comprehensive publication on the make, Coventry Eagle – The History of a Motorcycle Company. The machine is only being sold due to John's advancing age and a recent hip operation.
Following a period of inactivity, this Coventry Eagle will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork includes old/current V5/V5C documents; DVLA correspondence; an expired MoT (1993); the 1991 auctioneers' invoice; and an invoice for a magneto rebuild.
Key not required
Footnotes:
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
Buyer's Premium Notice: Motorcycles For Motorcycles (Lots 201-276 & 301-560) the Buyers Premium will be 15% on the first £500,000 of the Hammer Price of each Lot, and 12% on the balance thereafter. Buyers attention is drawn to Condition 7 of the Notice to Bidders. VAT at the standard rate is payable on the Premium by all Buyers, unless otherwise stated.
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- 15% up to £500,000.00
- 12% above £500,000.00
1916 Coventry Eagle 269cc Model 1 Frame no. 1750 Engine no. A2201
Estimate £3,000 - £4,000
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