1933 BROUGH SUPERIOR SS180 680 Side Valve 1933

The bike specialists, trading standard award winners. Bike ID: #10634 Here we have something rather special at The Bike Specialists - an original 1933 Brough Superior 680 overhead valve, a motorcycle that perfectly represents the quality and craftsmanship that earned Brough Superior its reputation as the Rolls-Royce of motorcycles. Known as the Mini SS100, the 680cc overhead-valve model was produced between 1925 and 1933, with just 546 examples built.

This particular UK example has had only four owners from new, which is quite remarkable for a motorcycle of this age. Supplied new to Layton Garages on 3rd May 1933, this Overhead 680 model was constructed by the works at Haydn Road with a Rigid frame, Castle (Brampton) forks, Amal Carburettor, Lucas MSV 50d Magdyno, Lucas S40 headlamp with Ammeter and dipping beam, Lucas 6V Alttete horn, Jaeger 120 MPH speedometer, Pilgrim oil pump and Lycett Aero saddle. Further remarks on the works record (held on file) denote Tank top switch, battery on front platform, tank gate control (long horizontal lever), separate oil tank c/w Bowden control, detachable carrier, small type curved top pannier bags, non valance rear split guard, Alum oilbath front chain cover, top and bottom rear chain covers, rear footrests, RHS brake pedal, Sackville controls - RH twist grip and LH dummy, rear bevel drive and rear footrests First registered on 14th September 1933 and according to the buff log book (issued on 14th October 1953), first owner listed was Mr John Thomas Cooke of Melton Mowbray on 8th January 1944.

The next listed owner was Dodsley and Muse also of Melton Mowbray on 2nd December 1949. The machine remained with them for the next twelve years until 16th August 1961 when it was acquired by Roger Montague Allen also of Melton Mowbray. Mr Allen retained the bike until 25th June 1965 when it was sold to Keith Richard Goodall of Ripley, Derbyshire and remained in his ownership for the next thirteen years until it was acquired by Thomas Benjamin Ryder, Atherstone, Warwickshire on 9th March 1978.

Acquired from the estate of the late Thomas Ryder in 2017, the bike had been partially restored by Ryder and was sent to Simon Miles to finish; works included a full rebuild of the original matching numbers engine, full gearbox and transmission rebuild and new oil pipes. The bike comes with an excellent history file, including original logbooks, supporting paperwork and invoices documenting a significant amount of work carried out in recent years. This includes a full engine rebuild in 2022 costing £10,000, along with further restoration work totaling £13,400.

The 680 features a 680cc overhead-valve engine supplied by J.A.P., one of the leading British engine manufacturers of the period. Built under the direction of George Brough, these motorcycles became famous for their quality, performance and attention to detail. Surviving examples are increasingly hard to find, and one with this ownership history and supporting documentation is certainly worth a closer look.

A fantastic opportunity to own a genuine piece of British motorcycling history, and a motorcycle that would sit proudly in any serious collection. Available now at The Bike Specialists. We are a family-owned company that prides itself on the quality of our Motorcycles and all of them are carefully chosen, handpicked enthusiast pre-owned examples that are always HPI Clear for your peace of mind.