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1936 NEW IMPERIAL 100 CLUBMAN MOTORCYCLE
Registration No. AFA 908A
Frame No. 5630
Engine No. 16/37456/100
Red and black
Engine: single cylinder, overhead valve, 346cc; Gearbox: four speed separate unit from engine; Brakes: drum; Suspension: girder forks with coil spring front suspension.
The New Imperial motorcycle was produced in Birmingham and production started in 1903. Initially engines were made by Precision (Baker) and JAP. From 1926 onwards they produced their own engines. Racing was an important selling point for the model and during the 1930s many class wins were recorded by Ted Mellors in the 250cc class and Leo Davenport on the 350cc machines. Consistently the single cylinder New Imperials had the most success.
The 100 Clubman model was a limited production model based upon the Grand Prix racers and around 150 were built. We believe that only around 7 or 8 examples are known to the New Imperial Owners Association Club. This example is believed to have been restored by Richard Isles of Whittakers, Blackpool (date unknown). It has been described as in fair to good condition.
Registration No. AFA 908A
Frame No. 5630
Engine No. 16/37456/100
Red and black
Engine: single cylinder, overhead valve, 346cc; Gearbox: four speed separate unit from engine; Brakes: drum; Suspension: girder forks with coil spring front suspension.
The New Imperial motorcycle was produced in Birmingham and production started in 1903. Initially engines were made by Precision (Baker) and JAP. From 1926 onwards they produced their own engines. Racing was an important selling point for the model and during the 1930s many class wins were recorded by Ted Mellors in the 250cc class and Leo Davenport on the 350cc machines. Consistently the single cylinder New Imperials had the most success.
The 100 Clubman model was a limited production model based upon the Grand Prix racers and around 150 were built. We believe that only around 7 or 8 examples are known to the New Imperial Owners Association Club. This example is believed to have been restored by Richard Isles of Whittakers, Blackpool (date unknown). It has been described as in fair to good condition.