Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024 - Motorcycles on Sunday the 10th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
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
The SS80 model was first introduced at the Olympia motor show in October 1924 and was met with great applause, The Motor Cycle Magazine commenting 'More rakish looking but just as imposing as ever is a good description of the latest Brough Superior'
The engine was the robust 981cc ‘KTC’ engine by JAP and was the perfect match for the superb handling characteristics of the SS80. The 1930 sales catalogue listed a new SS80 Deluxe (JAP KTCY) for the princely sum of £135 with a sprung frame with a £10 reduction in price for the rigid version
Despatched from the Works on 01/ 10/ 1930 to first owner, Leah and Sons, by LNER passenger train, this SS80 Deluxe model was specified with a rigid frame and ‘Black Alpine’ petrol tank, HW gearbox and Brampton forks. The works record further remarks include ‘Tank top switch, seat tube oil tank, detachable carrier, rectangular-type pannier bags and throttle twist grip’ and the registration TV 3009, which pleasingly remains with it today
The RF60 'buff' logbook, dated September 1960, lists former owners; Mr Michael Reed on 17/ 03/ 1960 then Mr Oliver, Bucks 30/ 12/ 1965. The Brough was sold in 1978 to Mr Ronald Coppin and would remain with him for the next 28 years, stored off the road in partially dismantled but complete condition
The bike was later acquired by Brough enthusiast, Jeff Stone, in 2006 and would finally return to the road following a rebuild by him and shown at the annual Brough Club rally at Middle Aston, later successfully completing the 2011 Banbury Run
Acquired in 2019 by our vendor who has since covered many memorable miles touring throughout Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland and Scotland
Offered with a comprehensive history file that includes a copy of the Works Record confirming it retains its original frame, engine and registration numbers, numerous receipts, old photos, old MOTs, old RF60 dated 1960 and other related items
This highly original SS80 awaits its next adventure
Presented in good overall condition and UK-registered on a current V5C
