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c1912 CORAH VEE-TWIN MOTORCYCLE
Registration No. Not currently registered
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Engine: JAP Vee-twin ohv, 746cc; Transmission: single speed belt drive; Brakes: block brakes.
For Restoration
Very little is known about the English motorcycle manufacturer Corah. The firm was established in 1905 by Richard Corah, a keen motorcycle enthusiast. The business survived until 1914 building high quality racing machines equipped with single and twin cylinder side-valve engines of 500cc and 746cc, both manufactured by JAP. Corah also made some engines themselves and were willing to fit other makes of engine to their frames, to customer's choice. A 1910 catalogue exists which includes some details of a two-stroke Corah with the engine mounted longitudinally in the frame, and advertisements were published in motorcycling magazines before the First World War for Corah Sidecars.
In 1913 a Corah set the fastest practice lap in the Junior TT at just under 40mph.
The Vintage Motorcycle Club Register of Machines includes two Corahs but both are side valve 500cc models. It seems probable that this vee-twin overhead valve racing Corah is the only one to survive.
It has had just one owner from the 1950's and is known to have taken part in the 1960 Brighton Run, when it was last taxed for the road.
The machine is now in need of complete restoration but is in undisturbed original condition and appears in all important respects to be complete. The engine is free and much of the paintwork appears original.
Christie's are grateful to the Vintage Motorcycle Club for their help in researching Corah motorcycles.
A wonderful opportunity to purchase an original and fast early racing motorcycle, in a condition commensurate with a true 'barn discovery'.
Registration No. Not currently registered
Frame No. tba
Engine No. tba
Engine: JAP Vee-twin ohv, 746cc; Transmission: single speed belt drive; Brakes: block brakes.
For Restoration
Very little is known about the English motorcycle manufacturer Corah. The firm was established in 1905 by Richard Corah, a keen motorcycle enthusiast. The business survived until 1914 building high quality racing machines equipped with single and twin cylinder side-valve engines of 500cc and 746cc, both manufactured by JAP. Corah also made some engines themselves and were willing to fit other makes of engine to their frames, to customer's choice. A 1910 catalogue exists which includes some details of a two-stroke Corah with the engine mounted longitudinally in the frame, and advertisements were published in motorcycling magazines before the First World War for Corah Sidecars.
In 1913 a Corah set the fastest practice lap in the Junior TT at just under 40mph.
The Vintage Motorcycle Club Register of Machines includes two Corahs but both are side valve 500cc models. It seems probable that this vee-twin overhead valve racing Corah is the only one to survive.
It has had just one owner from the 1950's and is known to have taken part in the 1960 Brighton Run, when it was last taxed for the road.
The machine is now in need of complete restoration but is in undisturbed original condition and appears in all important respects to be complete. The engine is free and much of the paintwork appears original.
Christie's are grateful to the Vintage Motorcycle Club for their help in researching Corah motorcycles.
A wonderful opportunity to purchase an original and fast early racing motorcycle, in a condition commensurate with a true 'barn discovery'.