Motomania at Velodrom 2013

1933 AJS 495cc Model 10

Frame no. 7/529   Engine no. 33/10/503

In 1927 AJS’ works 350cc racers appeared with a new overhead-camshaft engine. The camshaft was chain driven, its distinctive cast alloy case extending forwards to the front-mounted magneto. A catalogued model from 1928, the ‘cammy’ AJS was built in 350 and 500cc capacities initially, dry-sump lubrication being an unusual feature of the engines, which were carried in open...

Veterama Mannheim 2013 Halle 853

This really nice 1927 flattank BSA 500cc Colonial Model has been restored for a museum collection circa 15 years ago, it was originally sold in Europe as an export model.
 
The machine is fitted with BSA's own three speed gearbox, internal expanding brakes, drip feed oil pump, period Bosch magneto and brass Amac carburettor.
BSA offered several models in 1927, some of them were fitted with wider mudguards for export, called as 'Colonial'...

Jawa 500 OHC Twin 1955

In 1927, Frantisek Janecek began assembling Wanderer motorcycles (under license) to expand his factory's product range. Later, after purchasing the equipment and tools necessary for production, he renamed the motorcycle, derived from the names JAnecek and WAnderer, to the brand name JAWA in 1929.

The Jawa 500 OHC is an air-cooled four-stroke two-cylinder motorcycle that was manufactured between 1952 and...