Identifying My Dads Bikes

[nrhoward62]

Good afternoon All

Im a temporary visitor to your forum trying to establish if my Dads old bikes are indeed AJs, if any body could give me a steer it would be much appreciated . The bikes are labelled Bike 1 & Bike 2 for ease of reference, I appreciate locating them may be a tad optimistic but to be able to maybe get similar would be fantastic. Appreciate any help

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ez4o51un ... yyk04&dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/u2x7nl3h ... 0ja5i&dl=0

[SPRIDDLER]

Welcome to the forums, Nick.

I'm no expert on identifying bikes but these may make it a bit clearer/easier for someone who can.......

Bike 1

Bike 1 snip b.JPG

Bike 2

Bike 2 snip.JPG

[nrhoward62]

Many thanks certainly makes it a look easier for people viewing. Many thanks hopefully someone will be able to identify them

[Mikedearing]

The last one VN579 looks like an AJS350 M6 big port

[Mikedearing]

The top one looks like a Norton model 18 500 with a dual seat ( would have had a sprung saddle on it originally ) yet the tank looks Panther or even Triumph - and the primary case has a red hunter look to it it' there's my 2 penne th on it. The seat looks 1950s the bars 1960s and the bike just post war..

The front guard looks wrong - may have had a prang - flat top - though prewar Raleigh's had a similar ish profile but the pic is so blurry and it's a bitza so tricky to ID

[nrhoward62]

Hi Mike

That’s brilliant many thanks . I’ll hVe to become a member now !

[1608]

The top pic looks like an Ariel engine ( probably Hunter ) and tank looks like Panther.

[nrhoward62]

Many Thanks having just looked at the Aerial Hunter in a decent photograph it defiantly appears to be that engine as opposed to the Hunter (but then what do I know!!) but I am starting to educate myself. Thank you again

[1608]

Hi Nick, if you are still watching! I and mike were referring to the other bike resembling Arial and Panther. Good luck with your search.

[nrhoward62]

Many thanks all help is appreciated