Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
3rd July, 2024 13:00
1921 Monopole
From long term ownership
Estimate
£4, 000 - £5, 000
Registration No: EF 1462
Frame No: 3258
MOT: Exempt
Part of a collection of Vintage machines
Owned since 1989
Long term previous ownership
Current V5C on file
The name first appeared in 1902, when a machine was exhibited at the Stanley show by the Monopole Cycle Co It was a very primitive affair with a 2¼hp engine and a single-lever control. The name did not appear again for several years. The name surfaced once more at the 1912 Olympia Show as the Monopole Cycle and Carriage Co of Foleshill, Coventry. Two models were exhibited, similar in type, with 2½hp and 3½hp Precision engines. They both had Saxon forks and direct-belt drive, the larger to a Sturmey-Archer three-speed hub gear. The design and finish were of high quality although the specification was conventional. Post-WWI. The two-stroke ran on and was joined by four-stroke models with Abingdon and JAP engines and a choice of transmissions. Some sports versions had all-chain drive as standard. The MotorCycle magazine issue of November 24th 1921 listed the marque at the Olympia show. Models fitted with Villiers, Abingdon and JAP engines.
This 1921 Monopole was first registered in West Hartlepool. It appears that it was soon destined for London to a Mr Swift as in the file are early driving licences and insurance documents. It is not known about any further history until it was in the hands of a Mr Hunt who was looking for information on the machine through Bob Currie. It was purchased by the late vendor in early 1989. There is correspondence with the DVLA to save the number on the machine which was eventually granted. Restored thereafter and used on many vintage events including the Banbury Run. It has not been used for a few years and will need light recommissioning before use. It comes complete with a current V5C, DVLA paperwork, old insurance documents, and driving licences.
