c.1965 Japanese Junior Auto Race Bike 350cc

Japanese Auto Racing is a highly regulated form of tarmac oval racing using a control standard frame and engine. Very similar to Speedway bikes, no brakes and two speed gearboxes. This 350cc Meguro-engined example is a Junior Auto Racer and is presented in 'barn find' condition.

ESTIMATE: Offered Without Reserve

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

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 9th November, 2025 at 10.00am local time at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

REG NUMBER
UNREGISTERED

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

Japanese Auto Racing is a highly regulated form of tarmac oval racing using a control standard frame and engine
Spectators are legally allowed to bet on the outcome, to prevent any fraud the riders live in a quarantined environment prior to the races
The sport developed post WWII using British twin-engined machines and more recently using Japanese-built engines and frames
Very similar to Speedway bikes, no brakes and two speed gearboxes with the riders using bright clothing to be spotted more easily
This 350cc Meguro engined example is a Junior Auto Racer and is presented in 'barn find' condition
Incredibly rare outside of Japan
Will need recommissioning or restoring before use
Being sold without reserve

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 485
Make: MEGURO JUNIOR AUTO RACE BIKE
Model: MEGURO
Registration Number: UNREGISTERED
Frame Number: Not Seen
Engine Number: Not Seen

GALLERY

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Mark Bryan
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mark@iconicauctioneers.com

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c.1965 Japanese Junior Auto Race Bike 350cc

c.1965 Japanese Junior Auto Race Bike 350cc