9th Jul, 2025 11:00
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
1949 Excelsior Autobyk
No reserve
Sold for £402
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: XKZ 6354
Frame No: SA 29941
MOT: Exempt
- British registered from new
- Engine turns
- V5C for use on UK roads
Introduced in 1937, the Excelsior Autobyk was one of the first Villiers Junior powered autocycles. Early examples had short fuel tanks and did without suspension or engine covers. Progressively developed, the design became more luxurious. Revived after WW2, the Autobyk range expanded to include variants with Excelsior’s own engines; the ‘Goblin’ and the ‘Spryt’ (the latter doing without a gearbox). Many people’s first experience of motorised freedom, the Autobyk remained in production until 1956 by which time scooters had come to dominate the 50cc market.
Off the road for many years, this example appears to be substantially complete. The engine (number S 994) turns freely and although the left handlebar cable is disconnected it is hoped that the Excelsior would respond to gentle recommissioning. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document.
For more information, please contact:
Paul Diamond
info@vintagescooters.co.uk
07768 313001
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 9th Jul, 2025
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