General Specification
For outstanding performance coupled with highly attractive appearance these three new machines are in a class by themselves. They have already been recognized by experienced motor-cyclists as the aristocrats of the motor-cycle world, and wherever they are seen they attract universal attention and admiration.
The general design of each model is based on the corresponding standard model-that is to say, the 250 c.c. Silver Streak, Model 38/22SS is in its general mechanical design similar to the Model 38/22, and similarly with the two other models.
Each Silver Streak Model, however, has a highly tuned engine with polished single-port cylinder head and ports, fully chromium plated mudguards, head lamp, fork links, front and rear chaincases, oil tank, tool-box, saddle springs, etc., giving an appearance which has never before been achieved in the motor-cycle industry. The petrol tanks are chromium plated with black panels in the usual deluxe A.J.S. design, but the A.J.S. name transfer on each side is in blue and the panels are lined in blue and silver.
Experience has proved that the quality of A.J.S. chromium plating is such that for weather proof properties it is the equal of stove enamel, hence it now becomes possible to take advantage of the attractive appearance of chromium plating in these new "Silver Streak" Models, which are definitely the most handsome motor cycles ever offered to the public.
All Silver Streak Models are fitted with 26 in. x 3 in. ribbed front tyres and 23 in. x 3.50 in. Dunlop Universal Tyres on the rear wheel.
The standard compression ratios on these models are as follows:
Alternative compression ratios are available as follows: Model 38/22SS can be fitted with a high compression piston and compression plate under the cylinder, giving a ratio of 8.0 to 1. With the compression plate removed the ratio becomes 9.0 to 1. Models 38/26SS and 38/18SS can be supplied to special order with pistons giving compression ratios suitable for petrol-benzol or alcohol mixture (8 to 1 on Model 26SS, 7.5 on Model 18SS), or for special racing fuel (11 to 1 both models).
If any of the above non-standard compression ratios are required they must be clearly specified when ordering. For general use the standard compression ratios are recommended.
SPECIAL NOTE.
Unless specially ordered otherwise, all Silver Streak Models are supplied with high level exhaust pipes, but low exhaust pipes can be supplied if required to special order. Unless specially ordered otherwise, all machines are supplied with speedometers at the extra charge shown on page 24.
Prices:
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Source: AJS Factory Catalogue 1938
Motor cyclist sportsmen will assuredly be attracted by the 1938 model "Silver Streak" A.J.S. machines, now on display at British Motor Cycle Co.'s Adelaide-street showrooms.
They are what may aptly be termed "the answer to a sportsman's dream."
Offering the established and long recognized high quality of A.J.S. machines, the new models have many detail improvements and refinements also, which provide better performances and desire for ownership.
However, there is something else about the Silver Streak A.J.S. which commands instant attention, and that is they are chromium plated from front to back wheel, relieved with attractive black tank panels, with dull blue "A.J.S." transfers. In addition they are fitted with highly-tuned engines, and would make ideal competition mounts.
They are available in three models - 38/18 (250 с.c.), 38/22 (350 c.c.), and 38/26 (500 c.c.), and are well worthy of inspection.
Worker (Brisbane, Qld.) Tue 28 Dec 1937. Trove NLA
