c.1949 Swallow Gadabout
No Reserve

Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: Not visible
MOT: Exempt

• Previously restored to a high standard
• One of only a handful of survivors
• A straightforward recommissioning project

In November, 1946, Swallow launched the successful Gadabout scooter, designed by Frank Rainbow, an aero engineer and industrial designer. With design work beginning in December, 1945, the machine had a frame built from steel tubing with power from a Villiers 9D 125cc two-stroke engine allied with a three-speed gearbox, and ducted air-cooling. However, the engine easily overheated so the design was modified to include fan cooling. The machine sold for just over £99. A new version was launched at the 1950 Motor Cycle Show, powered by a Villiers 10D 122cc two-stroke engine, with a three-speed gearbox, and a foot change. The fuel consumption was around 95mpg, and the cruising speed was 30mph. It sold for £126 15s. 3d. and was available in a variety of colours.

This c.1949 Swallow Gadabout was purchased by the vendor many years ago, having previously been restored to a very high standard. The vendor put it straight into storage, so it shows very little evidence of use but will obviously require recommissioning. Only a handful of Gadabouts are known to exist, so this represents a rare opportunity to acquire one, and at no reserve it must be very tempting…

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217