1931 Dresch Monobloc 500 for Sale, This is a running usable oily rag example that was Purchased by the last owner, a UK Brtish citizen living in France in the late 1980’s, he restored it and then brought it back to the UK and used it regularly until 2004. Since then it has been in the garage, he then finally found time to get it running again. The bikes starts and runs well. The clock even works and keeps good time!! Clocks Manufactured by Jaeger the watch clock maker ‘Very exquiste’ The only thing that’s not working is the speedo drive has decided to give up ?
This is a very original Dresch with the ‘leaf spring’ handlebars, dealers metal label on the forks.
These are very rare motorcycles especially in running condition.
Built like the Titanic but has not yet sunk.
Model: Dresch Monobloc 500cc
3 Speed Hand Gear Change.
Shaftdrive.
Year: 1931
UK registered since 1990
UK Registered 15.03.1990 ( 28 years ago )
UK Registration number: YSU 238
Registered as HISTORIC VEHICLE.
Tax and Mot Exempt. Free 🙂
Original french Buff registration certificate still in folder.
Original French number plate.
Originally found in the back shed of a Citroen dealer in France in 1988
Same UK keeper since 1988
Recommissioned by skilled Aircraft engineer.
Full working condition.
Only for skilled riders ?
A very large folder with extensive documentation and photographs.
A book from Henry Dresch in French also signed on 18 Feb 1989 by a works team member.
Various road test articles.
Various receipts, one for the electrics by a company called ‘Simmonds’
Small box of spares.
3 Speed hand gear change.
4 stroke in line 2 cylinder.
Shaft drive.
Girder pressed steel forks
Pressed steel frame.
Rare Leaf spring handle bars.
2 x Rally number boards from a French Rally, one in 1987 and the other in 1988
( Rallye De Motorcyclettes D’Epoque )
1931 Dresch 500cc Monobloc
Work carried out since last owner Br**n Ro**ins includes:-
• Rebore and new pistons [decoke carried out during recent recommissioning]
• Magneto and Dynamo overhauled
• Front forks rebushed and aligned.
• Brakes relined
• Rewired and new battery
The bikes starts and runs well.
The clock even works and keeps good time!! Clocks Manufactuered by Jaeger the watch clock maker ‘Very exquiste’
The only thing that’s not working is the speedo drive has decided to give up ?
This is a very original Dresch with the ‘leaf spring’ handlebars, dealers metal label on the forks.
These are very rare motorcycles especially in running condition.
Also a YOUTUBE a video of the actual bike with registration number YSU 238
Part exchange welcome, Delivery can easily be arrange by us anywhere ( Even Worldwide ) All payments taken.
£SOLD
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