Description
This car is Lot 56 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Sale on 6 February, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Tuesday 4 February from 08:00 until 18:00 and Wednesday 5 February from 9 AM - 6 PM, at The Grand Palais Historique, Paris.
Lot 56
c. 1921 Ner-a-Car 221cc
Registration no. unregistered
Chassis no.
The Ner-a-Car, invented by American Carl A. Neracher in 1919, was the first commercially successful hub-centre steering motorcycle. Built under license in the UK by Sheffield Simplex, it retained the original pressed-steel chassis, hub-centre steering, and friction-drive transmission. US-built models were powered by a two-stroke engine of 221cc, whereas UK models featured a 285cc engine, with later versions offering 350cc Blackburne engines and three-speed gearboxes. Renowned for excellent handling and weather protection, the Ner-a-Car ceased production in 1926 due to issues within Sheffield Simplex. This restored example includes a 1939 tax disc, an ASI dating plaque, and Italian registration papers, along with photographs showing it 'as found'.
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
