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- 1950 Royal Enfield Model J1 500 449cc
1950 Royal Enfield Model J1 500 449cc
Lot Number: 933
1950 Royal Enfield Model J1 500 449cc
Royal Enfield J1 500 dispatched as part of a consignment of bikes delivered to the Milk Marketing Board in December 1950, restored to its current condition by its previous owner and in running order.
- ESTIMATE: £2,000 - £4,000
+ 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
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REG NUMBER
TBC
SUMMARY
Royal Enfield J1 500 dispatched as part of a consignment of bikes delivered to the Milk Marketing Board in December 1950, restored to its current condition by its previous owner and in running order.
DESCRIPTION
- Royal Enfield, based in Redditch and best known for producing engines, cycles and firearms, turned their hand to motorcycles way back in 1901
- By the First War, they had established themselves as one of Britain's most popular vehicle manufacturers
- Post-WWII, the Model G and Model J models were revived and featured a rigid rear frame and a 4-speed Albion gearbox
- This 1950 Model J example is presented in restored and running order
- Forming part of a consignment of machines produced for the Milk Marketing Board
- Dispatched in December 1950 with copies of the Council registration book included
- Large history file with numerous receipts, copies of original council registration info, copy manuals and some receipts
- Great example of this Redditch-produced 500cc classic
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 933
- Make
- ROYAL ENFIELD
- Model
- MODEL J1 500
- Registration Number
- TBC
- Frame Number
- J 8511
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- J1 8511
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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Please note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by 2pm on Monday 23 February due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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