Sheffield-Henderson 1922 Catalogue
Below is the catalogue for two models produced in 1922 by Sheffield Henderson. The model that Stan Johnson acquired in 1930 is the 2 3/4HP model, which was a 350cc Blackburne engine sports model.
Priced at £110 this would have been quite a sum of money in 1922 when the average yearly wage was around £140. By the time that Stan bought the bike it would likely have depreciated greatly as many older motorcycles at that time did.
As can be seen the bike was already quite low before Stan then lowered it further by cutting and re-welding the rear triangle. The area where the sprint petrol tank is now located below the top tube is where a small tool kit was fitted. The original fuel tank as seen below was much more elongated and had a separate compartment for oil. The bike was quite extensively modified by Stan, who went on to become a highly renowned tuner of vintage motorcycles, particularly of vintage Nortons.
Many thanks to Rick Parkington for sending images of the catalogue.
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