Description
-= CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE =-
Manufacturer: Excelsior
Model: 7C
Year: 1913
Capacity: 1000cc
Engine number: 42009
The famous American Excelsior motorcycle was manufactured by the Excelsior Motor Manufacturing Company in Chicago, Illinois from 1907 to 1931. The first Excelsior was a belt-driven, single-cylinder machine whose engine was part of the frame. The engine itself was an "F-Head" with intake over exhaust valves. This design was state of the art at the time and was used frequently. The year 1911 was a milestone in Excelsior's history, as the company was acquired by bicycle manufacturer Ignaz Schwinn and introduced its first V-twin model that year. In 1913, the 1000cc twin-cylinder 7C machine was offered with full chain drive.
The Excelsior was purchased by Mr. L. McWilliams, Ohio in the year about 1973 and restored by him. In the following year 1974 the motorcycle won the first prize at the AACA award. The winner's medal comes with the bike. Old pictures of the motorcycle are available as well as a letter from Mr. L. McWilliams. The machine is a legend of the golden age of the big V-twins from USA. The machine is ready to ride.
A video of the running motorcycle can be seen on our website.
