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1935 Montgomery Greyhound JAP 498cc

Mostly original and very rare, Sammy Miller-restored 1935 Montgomery 500cc JAP Greyhound. Correct numbers, Druid girder forks, 500cc JAP OHV engine and a 4-speed Albion gearbox. Magazine-featured in 2013 in the Classic Motor Cycle Magazine. A great example.

ESTIMATE: £10,000 - £15,000

+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)

You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.

LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 22nd February, 2026 at 11.00am local time at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG

REG NUMBER
WOO 114

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

Founded by Bill Montgomery in Bury St Edmunds in the early 1900s, initially producing sidecars but very quickly moved on to motorcycles
Surviving a large fire in 1925 and subsequently relocating to Coventry, they moved on to produce larger engined machines using engines from Anzani and JAP
The model range became very dependant on two frames housing numerous sized engines from 250cc singles to V-twin JAP 1,000cc bikes
This example was restored from a mostly complete machine in 2012/2013 by Sammy Miller
Complete with Druid girder forks, 500cc JAP OHV engine and 4-speed Albion gearbox
Included with numerous photographs from the restoration and a magazine feature in 2013 in the Classic Motor Cycle Magazine
Correct numbers and was in running order when purchased by our vendor in 2013
Minimal use since, but turns over with good compression, may require some basic recommissioning before road use
Great example of this rare model and a perfect addition to any serious Collection
UK-registered on a current V5C

SPECIFICATION

Make: MONTGOMERY
Model: GREYHOUND JAP
Registration Number: WOO 114
Frame Number: 6247
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Engine Number: KOZ/R41847/S

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