This 1961 AJS Model 8 350cc presents as a tidy example, finished in a Black and Blue livery. A well-preserved classic, it retains its period-correct styling, featuring laced wheels, full fenders, a dual seat, and a distinctive single chromed exhaust system.
Owned by the vendor for the past year, this AJS Model 8 is accompanied by a history file. Included in the file are a Workshop Instruction Manual, a service check sheet and a handful of invoices. The bike is also accompanied by MOT certificates from 1983/1984.
Produced from approximately 1960 to 1962, the AJS Model 8 was introduced as an evolution of the highly successful Model 16, featuring an updated engine design and a fresh styling approach. At its core, it boasts a 347cc air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder engine, producing a claimed 21 horsepower. Features include a four-speed manual transmission, drum braking system and twin-shock rear suspension.
This 1961 AJS Model 8 represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-preserved example of a classic British 350cc motorcycle.
