1928 McEvoy-JAP

1928 McEvoy-JAP 8/45hp 980cc V-twin sold at Bonhams
Last week, this little-known British classic racer sold for an incredible £108,200 ($177,000) at the auction house Bonhams. It’s a 1928 McEvoy—powered by a 45hp 980cc overhead valve JAP V-twin, and capable of over 100mph. Between the wars, McEvoy created state-of-the-art racers, breaking several British and World land speed records. The company built bespoke motorcycles for rich and discerning customers, competing against Brough Superior. But it was a tragically short-lived brand, lasting just five years from 1924 to 1929. The auction house Bonhams has the full story.


One Comment

  1. Tuesday 2nd March, 2010 at 4:29 pm | Permalink

    this is a beautiful and functional bike! I’ve never heard of McEvoy. Here is a companion to Brough and to the early Vincent/HRD. Wonderful presentation. Thank you.
    Peter Merrington, Classic Motorcycle Club, Cape (Cape Town, South Africa)

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