EUR 16.500JPY 2.133.450BGN 32.271CZK 434.000DKK 122.699GBP 14.240HUF 6.043.785PLN 75.484RON 80.541SEK 168.074CHF 18.259ISK 2.522.850NOK 168.482HRK 124.979RUB 1.466.532TRY 147.678AUD 25.682BRL 112.165CAD 25.014CNY 127.857HKD 152.947IDR 283.537.485ILS 65.350INR 1.439.303KRW 22.227.315MXN 417.787MYR 80.248NZD 27.616PHP 957.792SGD 26.413THB 600.963ZAR 301.321
Aangeboden door: EUR 16.500
Beardmore 1923 3½ HP Sports Model Type “E” 496 cc side valve single frame # 775 engine# 475
At one time Frank Baker’s Birmingham-based Precision company rivalled JAP as a supplier of engines to Britain’s motorcycle manufacturers.
The first Precision engine went on sale in 1910 but it was not until after the First World War that the firm got around to building a complete motorcycle.
It was launched as the “Beardmore Precision” because the Scottish Beardmore Engineering Group had gained control of Baker’s company.
That first machine was a two stroke with leaf sprung suspension front and rear. Soon the range was expanded with side valve models, a Barr and Stroud sleeve valve model and OHV and OHC works racers.
Production models were very successful in trials events of the day, but the firm had to close down in 1924.
The Sports Model was introduced in 1923 and was equipped with Baker’s own longstroke unit construction engine with bore x stroke dimensions of 81.1 x 96 mm and Sturmey Archer gearbox internals.
It has the unusual BP construction with fuel tank integrated in the frame and leaf sprung front suspension.
The catalogue explains: “This machine is a new introduction and is designed for sporting riders who wish to engage in sports contests with a utility machine which is capable of exceeding 60 miles per hour.
The type of fork required provides the required angle and trail for high-speed duty while affording complete lateral rigidity.
The rear portion of the back mudguard with carrier toolbox and the lower part of the front mudguard can be removed.”
This rare model has been restored to a high standard but needs a few finishing points such as the front brake connection and the fitting of period handlebar grips.
The carburetor currently fitted is a somewhat younger device.
Voertuig ID: 184300