Lot 702

Las Vegas Premier Motorcycle Auction

1928 Brough Superior SS 100

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$275,000 - $295,000 USD | Not Sold

United States | Las Vegas, Nevada

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Identification No.
KT0RC71727ST

Engine: KTORC71727ST Frame: 764 (original frame: 956)

Considered the most desirable Brough Superior model, this SS100 is powered by its original 980cc, short-stroke V-twin engine. Purchased new by the Dunlop Rubber Company to commemorate its 40th anniversary. Originally fitted with a sidecar, the combination was used for tire testing and publicity. Longtime Brough Superior machine registrar, Mike Leatherdale verified the Dunlop provenance.

In 1946 it was fitted with a Brough replacement frame, wartime service having been too stressful for the original.

This SS100 retained the replacement frame until 2001, when it received a ground-up restoration and complete mechanical rebuild with a 1928 Brough works frame. The original Dunlop JAP engine was completely rebuilt, and fitted to a works frame. Recently the engine was disassembled and found to be in excellent condition. All the finishes present as quite fresh. Brough Superior works record cards are available to provide continuous histories of the stated frame and engine. The machine is period authentic. All plated surfaces are nickel, and a new nickel-plated petrol tank was fabricated to the original style. Included with the machine are a US title, Brough tool kit, period Dunlop memoribilia and manuals.

Please be advised that the machine, having been off the road for two years, will require re-commissioning by a specialist familiar with JAP total-loss oiling systems and Lucas magnetos.