The AJS Porcupine Today
Team Obsolete have restored a 1954 AJS Porcupine E95, using an ex-Tom Arter MKII motor, which features a unique Jack Williams built up roller bearing crankshaft. They use it for exhibition and historic racing.
Tom Arter put a complete 1954 E95 AJS Porcupine up for auction, and it sold for $228,620.
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