The “jelly mold” tank was only available in the ’63 model of the Royal Enfield Continental, the first year of production. Here’s one of the first bikes of a model that Enfield has brought back for the new Continental GT.
A nifty two-fifty, the Continental was a cafe racer with a styling cues like the chrome tank, half-naked rear springs, low bars, and more. For more on the Continental, check out this profile from Real Classic. This example has a rebuilt engine with a new clutch and overhauled transmission. The seller claims to have full history and provenance of this beautiful bike.
Find this Royal Enfield Continental for sale in Chilliwack, British Columbia for $5,995 here at Robin’s Classic and Vintage Motorcycles.