Description
Charterhouse Auctioneers are pleased to offer this bike in our upcoming Classic Motorcycle auction on Thursday the 13th of March 2025
Online and at Haynes International Motor Museum
Not registered
Frame number Not visible
Engine number 133
Museum inventory number (marked on rear mudguard) 1933-40
The BMTC plate fixed to the engine is stamped with number 28 which could indicate how many engines were used in the production
Original owner Cecil Bullen-Brown
On loan to the Science Museum from 1933 until 2024
We believe that the company used a proprietary engine (probably De Dion) fitted into a purpose made bicycle
It is not certain how many were made or if this is a ‘one off' prototype
The British Motor Traction Company was owned by Selwyn Francis Edge
‘SF’ as he was known was a pioneer of motoring and a successful racing driver
He was also a director of the Ariel Cycle company so it is possible that there may have been some association with Ariel to produce the cycle parts for the bike
There is an early descriptive letter from the C Bullen Brown applying for the bike to be included in RAC register
Included are several photocopies of photographs and descriptions of the bike taken from various publications
The photographs were taken many years ago and show the bike fitted with the original horn and rear front wheel stand
Our thanks go to Derek Foxton for providing several items from his archives to help with the history of this motor bicycle
All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions
Viewing on the 12th March, between 10am-5pm, at Haynes Motor Museum
Live bidding available through our website.
NOT AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE BEFORE AUCTION
For more information, please contact our salerooms
