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Norton : 1935 Rudge Tourist 250 1935 rudge tourist 250 cc rare barn find but runs well

Norton : 1935 Rudge Tourist 250 1935 rudge tourist 250 cc rare barn find but runs well

$6,900

Santa Monica, California

Year 1935

Make Norton

Model 1935 Rudge Tourist 250

Category Standard Motorcycles

Engine 250

Posted Over 1 Month

In Barn-Find condition, but runs well! 1935 Rudge Tourist 250cc Engine #: T139 Frame #: 54569 Motorcycle manufacturers from 1910 to 1939, Rudge were renowned for their championing of the four-valves-per-cylinder engine layout, employing it for the first time on a 250 in 1932. The Rudge 250 was unusual for its day in having coil rather than magneto ignition, though the latter became optional later. A two-valve Tourist 250 joined the range for 1935; becoming the Rapid the following year when the model adopted the marque's characteristic coupled brakes. With the deletion of the four-valver, the Rapid became the sole 250 (a Sports version with high-level exhaust was added for 1938) and the only Rudge to retain the left-side gear pedal to the end. ? The bike offered here has been languishing in a shed since 1978 when the owner purchased it from Brian Slark of the Barber Museum and formerly Norton Villiers, who presumably brought it here from the UK. ? The machine is a pretty rare bike even in the UK, so this is a great opportunity to acquire a more or less complete example of a rare, one-year model and know that it is likely to be the only one at any concours or rally. Ride it as is for the preservation award, or restore it to its former glory. Sold on a Bill of Sale

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