New Hudson 1914 Model VI (6)A 500cc
Registration Number: AO 2897
Vin/Frame Number: 2953
Engine Number: 3550
V5C Present Listing Former Keepers 1
Current Mileage Shown: N/A

This is a magnificent example of an early motorcycle which has won various awards at ralies throughout the UK. This handsome veteran motorcycle is from a local vendor who has owned the bike for a number of years.

Very nice looking Motorcycle presented in brown/black paint. Birmingham-based New Hudson started out as a bicycle manufacturer in the Victorian era. The company's first powered machine of 1903 used a clip-on Minerva engine, and this was followed by the first proper motorcycle in 1910. The first model powered by an engine of its own make arrived in 1911 and New Hudson made its Isle of Man TT debut that same year. However, major competition success eluded the Birmingham firm until Bert Le Vack took over racing development, becoming the first man to lap Brooklands at over 100mph on a 500cc machine in 1927. New Hudson announced a new range for 1931, but the onset of economic depression did little to encourage sales and in 1933 th e company, by then manufacturers of Girling automotive components, ceased to build motorcycles. There was a brief return in 1940 with the New Hudson Autocycle, later built by BSA.

Buyer's premium of 10% (+VAT) applies to this lot