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. 1920 Monopole
No Reserve
Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: Not visible
MOT: Exempt
Part of a private collection for many years
An ideal VMCC event machine
It is an older restoration
An unusual make of the time
No documentation with this lot
The Monopole name first appeared in 1902, when a machine was exhibited at the Stanley Show for motor vehicles 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 but surfaced once more at the 1912 Olympia Exhibition 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. After the Great War, the two-strokes continued and were joined by four-stroke models with Abingdon and JAP engines and a choice of transmissions.
This c. 1920 Monopole lightweight machine has been part of a collection of motorcycles for many years. Restored to a very high standard by a previous owner to a high standard that has now mellowed with age, it is believed to have been used on some VMCC runs since completion. Purchased by the late owner for his collection many years ago, it has not been used since. No documentation has been found for this machine and an age-related number will have to be applied for through the DVLA and VMC scheme. Recommissioning will be required on this machine. To be sold without reserve.
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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).
