1963 AJS Model 14, 250 cc. Registration number WRT 244A. Fra...

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1963 AJS Model 14, 250 cc. Registration number WRT 244A. Frame number 16442. Engine number 14CRS/12961/A.
When the AJS Model 14 250 roadster debuted in 1958, it was joined by its badge-engineered Matchless companion, the G2. The range expanded with the addition of a scrambler version – the Model 14CS Scorpion – with a 350cc Model 8 roadster following in 1960. Matchless companions included the G2CS Messenger (250 scrambler) and G5 Matador (350 roadster).
In 1962, a sportier and slightly restyled Model 14 Sports debuted, with the 250 roadsters gaining the ‘Sapphire’ name at the same time. Also in that year, the ultimate Model 14 appeared, in the form of the CSR ‘Sapphire Ninety’. Those latter two labels seem to have been rarely applied, with the ‘Model 14 CSR’ becoming the commonly-used designation when referring to these lightweight singles.
Unlike the standard Model 14, the CSR featured a revised compression ratio of 8.0:1 (up from 7.8:1), strengthened valve springs, conrods and crank pins, an 18-tooth rear sprocket for higher gearing, 6-inch front drum brake, and the heavier weight forks from the scrambler models.
Style-wise, the CSR added polished engine and rocker covers, chromed mudguards (but still deeply valanced and not the ‘blade’ style popular at the time), a chromed chainguard, lower handlebars and a chromed tank panel that “flowed” back from the badge.
A well-received machine when new, the Model 14 CSR was praised for its handling, comfort and rideability, it didn’t suffer the vibration issues of the bigger AJS/Matchless twins.
WRT was originally registered as 351 DWR and in the ownership of Antony Newboult in 2015, he sold it to Rob Skipsey who in 2019 had it MOT'd and retained the registration number. He sold it our vendor in 2020.
Now for sale due to him reducing his collection the bike is sold with the V5C and as little used we would recommend a once over before taking it on the road.