£4,800
P&P-Blackburne Speedway motorcycle. 1929
Believed ridden by Harry Matthews.
Frame - P&P (England), a very early, lay down machine
Engine - Blackburne 500cc single port, 29 bhp and 5400 rpm
Carburettor - Amal, horizontal
Fuel - PMS
This is believed to be the earliest known lay-down dirt track bike in existence. "Packman and Poppe" produced upright machines in 1928. The following year they introduced a lay-down version to their range.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:1+: | 9.60% inc VAT* |
1+: | 9.6% inc VAT* |