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c.1957 Jawa 500cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle Frame no. P-500-36 Engine no. P-500-36

Classic & Motorcycle Mechanics Show
21.10.2006 - 22.10.2006
Schätzpreis
50.000 £ - 60.000 £
ca. 93.757 $ - 112.509 $
Zuschlagspreis:
n. a.
Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 667

c.1957 Jawa 500cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle Frame no. P-500-36 Engine no. P-500-36

Classic & Motorcycle Mechanics Show
21.10.2006 - 22.10.2006
Schätzpreis
50.000 £ - 60.000 £
ca. 93.757 $ - 112.509 $
Zuschlagspreis:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

Czechoslovakia’s National Arms Factory diversified into motorcycle manufacture in 1929, coining the name ‘Jawa’ for its two-wheeled products. Jawa’s operations were combined with those of erstwhile rivals CZ in 1949, and throughout the 1950s and 1960s the marque’s main claim to fame was an outstanding run of success in the ISDT, speedway and international moto-cross. In road racing, the two companies were not so successful, despite a spirit of innovation that saw them produce a diverse range of designs in the post-WW2 era. Jawa commenced its post-war campaign with double-overhead-cam parallel twins in 250, 350 and 500cc capacities. Racing at first only behind the ‘Iron Curtain’, Jawa began to venture into western Europe in the 1950s, one of its most successful early forays being Jan Kostir’s visit to Zandvoort in 1954 when he won the 500cc event, beating some of the top privateers from Britain and Holland. Progressively developed, the Jawa twins provided star rider Franta Stastny with numerous international wins and places in the 1960s. As ridden by Kostir, Jawa’s Grand Prix 500 produced a claimed maximum of 45bhp, good enough for a top speed just short of 130mph. The air-cooled twin-cylinder engine’s aluminium alloy cylinders and ’heads sat above magnesium-alloy crankcases, while drive to the twin overhead camshafts was by means of shaft and bevel gears. There was an in-unit gearbox boasting four speeds and the entire ensemble was housed in a duplex loop frame made of square-section tubing. The 500 continued to be developed and raced successfully throughout the 1950s, sometimes with a full ‘dustbin’ fairing fitted, but from around 1960 onwards Jawa’s best results, including its first-ever classic victory, would be achieved by the new 350 twin. At time of going to press no information regarding the race history of this particular machine had come to light. An example of a rare works Grand Prix racing motorcycle, manufactured in strictly limited numbers and only very infrequently offered for sale, it represents an opportunity to gain entry into the most prestigious of historic motorcycle sport events worldwide.

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 667
Auktion:
Datum:
21.10.2006 - 22.10.2006
Auktionshaus:
Bonhams London
Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground Staffordshire County Showground Weston Road Stafford ST18 0BD Tel: +44 207 447 7447 Fax : +44 207 447 7401 info@bonhams.com
Beschreibung:

Czechoslovakia’s National Arms Factory diversified into motorcycle manufacture in 1929, coining the name ‘Jawa’ for its two-wheeled products. Jawa’s operations were combined with those of erstwhile rivals CZ in 1949, and throughout the 1950s and 1960s the marque’s main claim to fame was an outstanding run of success in the ISDT, speedway and international moto-cross. In road racing, the two companies were not so successful, despite a spirit of innovation that saw them produce a diverse range of designs in the post-WW2 era. Jawa commenced its post-war campaign with double-overhead-cam parallel twins in 250, 350 and 500cc capacities. Racing at first only behind the ‘Iron Curtain’, Jawa began to venture into western Europe in the 1950s, one of its most successful early forays being Jan Kostir’s visit to Zandvoort in 1954 when he won the 500cc event, beating some of the top privateers from Britain and Holland. Progressively developed, the Jawa twins provided star rider Franta Stastny with numerous international wins and places in the 1960s. As ridden by Kostir, Jawa’s Grand Prix 500 produced a claimed maximum of 45bhp, good enough for a top speed just short of 130mph. The air-cooled twin-cylinder engine’s aluminium alloy cylinders and ’heads sat above magnesium-alloy crankcases, while drive to the twin overhead camshafts was by means of shaft and bevel gears. There was an in-unit gearbox boasting four speeds and the entire ensemble was housed in a duplex loop frame made of square-section tubing. The 500 continued to be developed and raced successfully throughout the 1950s, sometimes with a full ‘dustbin’ fairing fitted, but from around 1960 onwards Jawa’s best results, including its first-ever classic victory, would be achieved by the new 350 twin. At time of going to press no information regarding the race history of this particular machine had come to light. An example of a rare works Grand Prix racing motorcycle, manufactured in strictly limited numbers and only very infrequently offered for sale, it represents an opportunity to gain entry into the most prestigious of historic motorcycle sport events worldwide.

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 667
Auktion:
Datum:
21.10.2006 - 22.10.2006
Auktionshaus:
Bonhams London
Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground Staffordshire County Showground Weston Road Stafford ST18 0BD Tel: +44 207 447 7447 Fax : +44 207 447 7401 info@bonhams.com
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