The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 10th - 12th November 2023

277 + buyers premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT) • The ‘Rolls Royce of Motorcycles’ was the way the press, in period, described George Brough’s bespoke machines • Favoured by the rich and famous, and built using the best components and most powerful engines available at the time • The SS80 used side-valve engines and were road tested to 80mph before being released from the factory, the SS100 used an overhead-valve engine and were road tested to 100mph • This very well-known Matchless 990cc OHV SS100 (GUM 239) is presented in excellent overall condition and is in good running order •One of only 102 Matchless bikes produced in total, with 34 built with sprung frames, and only c.25 surviving today • Fitted from new with a Norton 4-speed gearbox, Castle forks and twin float carburettor •Correct numbers and restored by specialist Brough restorer, Tony Cripps, in 2010 to its current condition •Registered new on New Years Eve 1938 and shipped to dealers Watson Cairns Ltd. of Leeds •Known history since 1954 and with the current owner since 2018 • Extensive history file included, containing photos of the bike on a test run with Ron Storey and Barry Robinson in 1954 at the Brough Superior Works in Nottingham, and at a Brough Rally in 1962 as a combination, copies of old RF60 log books, photos and details of its restoration in 2010, original continuation RF60 dated 1954, a letter from Barry Robinson and copies of the article he wrote, restoration documents and photos, two old MOTs, old tax discs and other associated paperwork • The original fuel tank is included but not fitted •Winner of numerous awards including ‘Best MX SS100’ at the Brough Rally (twice), ‘Best Ridden to Show’ once and ‘Best Bike’ at VMCC Rally twice • Fabulous opportunity to own a well-known and correct Brough Superior MX SS100 •UK-registered on a current V5C Multiple show-winning matching-numbers Brough Superior SS100. Lot 557 1938 Brough Superior SS100 990cc Registration: GUM 239 Frame No: M1S 2080 Engine No: BSX 21069 Estimate: £240,000 - £260,000 Specialist: Mark Bryan Telephone No: 07958 107974 More Details Lot 557 Bid On Lot 557