An extremely rare 1938 Brough Superior SS100 is about to go up for auction at the NEC Classic Motor Show Sale in the UK in November 2023. The painstakingly handmade Broughs were described at the time of production as “the Rolls Royce of motorcycles,” and the SS100s featured an overhead valve engine that was tested up to 100 miles per hour—hence the name. (By comparison, SS80s used side-valve engines and were road-tested to 80 mph.)
This particular example is an extremely well-known machine within the Brough community, with a full history and documentation since 1954. The current owner has had it in their possession since 2018. It is a correct, numbers-matching example that was restored by renowned Brough restorer Tony Cripps in 2010. It’s a runner, according to the owner—and is presented in a condition considered excellent by the auction house.
