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Mike Dew

May 12, 2021 - 11:06PM

Re: 1937 AJS Model 26

How do I post a photo on here Ron? I can't see anyway to attach them! I have one of a Model 26 to show.
Mike.

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Ron Pier

May 13, 2021 - 9:14PM

Re: 1937 AJS Model 26

Mike Dew's AJS. Ron

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Rik

May 13, 2021 - 11:27PM

Re: 1937 AJS Model 26

Is that a BEF bike, Mike ? Any WD stampings on the engine?

There certainly were 'impressed' Ajays with the BEF.

mike dew

May 14, 2021 - 1:20AM

Re: 1937 AJS Model 26

I have not seen any signs of WD stampings but the frame and engine number fall within those listed in the 1940 parts book as being impressed bikes. Again I would prefer the advice of others more in the Know than me but I would think almost certainly it would have been a BEF bike. It has been in the Bordeaux area for a very long time and was stored in a garage there unused since the 1950's. The reg number is one from the region but relates to an earlier AJS which was registered to an address a few km south of Le Verdon sur mer in the Medoc peninsula where I believe there were evacutions from in 1940. Could be a pure fluke but my instinct tells me that it was probably ridden there and left behind after which it was recycled by some native citizen who just happened to have another AJS or the log book for one!!!
The good thing is that it is a lot more complete than my M20 and I hope to have it up and running again quite soon in as is condition but with some silencers and a headlamp.

email (option): mdew01@hotmail.co.uk