The AJS Model 18CS was an evolution of the Model 18 – a bike that can trace its roots back to the G3L, an ex-military bike that was sold off in surplus once the war had ended. The C stood for Competition (as a scrambler bike), and the S stood for the fact that it had a suspension as opposed to a rigid rear frame.
Built for 15 years, the 18CS featured a 497cc single that produced 32 horsepower, which helped the bike attained a top speed of 81 miles per hour. Wet weight was 375 pounds, and the original MSRP was $425 – just over a dollar per pound! For more information, check out this write-up from Motorcycle Classics about someone’s experience living with a 18CS.
This specific AJS Model 18CS has a decent amount of cosmetic wear, though I actually enjoy that. The listing is unclear about how long this bike has sat (since 1965, but I can’t figure out when it was brought to life), but it’s running and would be a hell of a lot of fun to throw around at vintage dirt get-togethers.
Find this AJS Model 18CS for sale in Los Angeles, California with bidding up to $3,300 and the reserve not yet met
