Royal Enfield Bullet Scrambler

Rare British-built 500cc competitions machine sold by Bonhams

Bonhams sold this handsome 1953 500cc Royal Enfield Scrambler at its Stafford Sale in Oct 2013. The bike fetched £2,875 (including buyers premium).

With its revolutionary swinging arm frame (for a production bike), the 350cc Royal Enfield Bullet, acquitted itself well in post-war ISDT.

In 1953, the 500cc Bullet was first introduced and deployed by factory competition riders. The bike was on general sale the following season.

Works riders included Johnny Brittain, Jack Stocker, Stan Holmes and Don Evans.

This 500cc Bullet Scrambler is a rare machine and was delivered new to the Danish importer, Wilhelm Nelleman, on 30th October 1953 and was restored in 2008.

The engine and frame number is the same: JS 12808.