Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 25th March from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 26th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
c. 1990 Scitsu Racing Trike
Estimate
£10, 000 - £15, 000
Registration No: N/ A
Chassis No: N/ A
MOT: N/ A
A continuation to the original JW1
Built by well known Lincolnshire racer Phil Biggadyke in the early 1990s
Carb’ fed, dry-sumped Triumph twin engine
This Scitsu was built by well known Lincolnshire racer Phil Biggadyke in the early 1990s as a continuation to the original JW1 designed by Derbyshire engineers Jon Worthington and Tony Dawson in the early 1960s. Following an illustrious racing career rubbing shoulders with the likes of the Mogvin and the Greenwood Mini, JW1 disappeared in the 1970s and is thought to have been scrapped, although some parts including the original nose and side panels were rescued and are included in this sale. Phil had the consent and support of Jon Worthington and had access to original drawings etc during the project and it is thought that Jon Worthington was involved in testing. Following completion, Scitsu was raced by Phil and passenger Ron Bainbridge sometime in the mid-1990s.
Scitsu is constructed as a triangulated spaceframe utilising square and round tubing and independent adjustable front suspension, akin to the Morgan sliding pillar system with a coil sprung swinging arm rear set-up. Power is via a laid down carb’ fed, dry-sumped Triumph twin engine transmitted via roller chain to the rear wheel. A significant paperwork file includes information including period photos relating to JW1, Jon Worthington’s original JW1 Circuit notebook (1965-1968) etc in addition to correspondence between JW and PB, various press articles, evidence of PBs race activity, drawings, notes, sketches, photos etc all relating to the reconstructed machine. Scitsu has recently been checked over (including engine) and fired up without problems, although it will obviously require a thorough ‘going through’ before use. In addition to original parts mentioned above, Scitsu comes with a spare bottom end, Wal Philips injectors and various small parts.
Scitsu represents not only an excellent opportunity to acquire a historic machine with links to the golden era of sidecar racing in the sixties but also an opportunity to become involved in motorsport. There is also the intriguing possibility of getting Scitsu roadworthy and registered for road use!!
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
