The Original Assault Bike! 1985 Armstrong MT500, 498cc. Only 90 Miles! A conversation piece you can ride. In 1984 CCM-Armstrong, a relatively small company manufacturing competition bikes, was awarded the contract for supply of motorcycles to the British Army. Based in the north west of England, CCM has a renowned history for competition success dating back to the early 1970s. Powered by a Rotax engine. They have been building precision engines for 100+ years. This is a very rare bike in original condition.The top end is brand new with a new piston, valves, valve job etc! 0 Miles since rebuild! Initial contracts were for the supply of approximately 3000 Armstrong MT500s to British, Jordanian and Canadian armies, between 1984 and 1987. Thereafter, manufacturing rights were sold to Harley-Davison USA.This particular one was shipped to the Falkland Islands and used by our ally, Britain during the cold war with a conflict with Argentina.Bike is complete but not currently running. It was displayed in a collection. It's complete.VIN# MT001055 WE FINANCE, TAKE TRADES & SHIP NATIONWIDE! American Classic Motors315 Big Road Zieglerville PA 19492(610)-754-8500Sales@AmericanClassicMotors.comwww.AmericanClassicMotors.com