Offered for sale on behalf of the owner, this superbly presented New Hudson Big Six Combination is an example of a real rarity which is seldom seen on the open market.

New Hudson Motorcycles was a Birmingham-based motorcycle manufacturer which started producing powered motorcycles in 1903. The New Hudson motorcycle range expanded from 1910 through to 1915 using JAP engines before joining the war effort putting motorcycle production on hold. The company continued producing motorcycles after the Great War before stopping in 1933, changing their name to Girling Ltd and continuing to produce automotive components. Some of our readers may be familiar with the later New Hudson autocycles which were produced by BSA under the New Hudson name after the Second World War.

The example offered for sale is a rare machine, thought to be one of only a handful of surviving Big Six motorcycles in existence. Furthermore, it is believed that there is a good chance the accompanying sidecar is also an original New Hudson example which would make it virtually unique.

This combination was purchased by the current owner a couple of years ago for the purposes of restoration. Prior to the current owner, we understand it was with the previous owner for nearly 60 years. The previous owner used it without the sidecar for many years before the whole outfit needed a complete restoration. Unfortunately, there is no further history documented with this one, as is often the case with earlier motorcycles. The V5C states it has had three former keepers, but it wouldn’t surprise us if the complete, exact ownership over the last 108 years had alluded the records.

Presented for sale today is the result of a diligent and mindful restoration. Care has been taken to aim for originality with both shades of green having been colour matched from the components prior to painting. It hasn’t all been overfilled and smoothed over meaning that, whilst it is a wonderful job, it still has its story to tell, and it feels like a 1914 outfit. It drives nicely and starts very reliably. This would be expected as the engine was rebuilt by renowned V-Twin experts, Cowley Restorations of Derbyshire. The magneto is correct for the era and the carb has, again, been professionally overhauled. It is a three-speed hand change gearbox with a belt drive onto the back wheel. The lubrication is by an oil drip feed which can be overridden manually when needed. The side car is a beautiful addition with stunning woodwork and a remarkable sprung system.

Paperwork includes a buff logbook which we think was issued in 1970, alongside a selection of invoices from the recent restoration. The motorcycle is stated has having been registered in 1921 and includes a modern V5C. Also included is a box of engine spares making up most of a spare engine.

Overall, a very rare opportunity to purchase a stunningly restored motorcycle from the pre-WW1 era.

Please note - the mileage of this motorcycle is unknown but has been entered as 1 to complete the eBay listing.

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