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Royal Enfield 501 — 1929

Finely renovated pre-war bike with Swedish history, good documentation, and matching numbers.

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Lot Number
17794
Location
Sandared

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"To ride a vintage motorcycle from this era, specific technical knowledge is required, which is also a significant part of the bike's charm."

Description

It was delivered new to its first owner in Sweden in the spring of 1929 and was never requisitioned for military use during the war. The somewhat cryptic phrase "Icke krbr fabrikat" means "Not a military-use brand." This was likely because the brand, and an older 1920s design, was not deemed particularly useful for the military during the war.

After the war, it was used in western Sweden and was probably left there when it was considered worn out. Today, the bike is being sold as part of an estate, and the previous owner restored it from a sad, neglected state—complete with a license plate from O County, meaning Gothenburg—to a beautiful vintage motorcycle. It was re-registered on 2008-09-18. The uniquely shaped battery is not connected in the photos.
Carfax Free history (4)

Technical data

Year
1929/1929
Registration date
2008-09-23
Mileage
Kw / hp
7 / 10
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Vinyl
Colour
Yellow/Black

Condition

  • Mechanical condition

    According to the old registration certificate, the engine number is the same as when the motorcycle was first registered. It's always nice when the frame and engine numbers match along with older documents. The engine starts easily when all parameters are set correctly. With about 10 horsepower, the bike still keeps up with today's traffic pace, albeit in a slow hurry. Some form of modern switch is mounted to the battery.

  • Interior condition

    Fine handles, footrests, and saddle. Older untouched prayer stool with a custom wooden frame, just needs a new leather strap to be attached at the front.

  • Exterior condition

    Frame in black, the tank in glossy yellow, and stylish details all around, especially on the engine. Some kind of modern switch is mounted to the battery.

  • General condition

    Drivable 1920s speaker in a representative and finely working condition.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Avst 2022-10-09
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2008-09-17 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 2008-09-23 (290409)
Senast godkända besiktning: 2008-09-18
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 1

Location and viewing Information

Location: Sandared

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Peter Sundfeldt
+46 0705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2024-12-26.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

General information about the condition of the vehicles .
  • At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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