9th Jul, 2025 11:00
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
1919 ABC Skootamota
No reserve
Sold for £1,495
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: YSV 197
Frame No: 2573
MOT: Exempt
- Important historic scooter over 100 years old
- Engine turns and appears complete
- Supplied with old type V5 the registration number is on the DVLA
The Bradshaw-designed Skootamota launched a year after World War one was one of the first ever motor scooters ever made. Built by Gilbert Campling Ltd and sold as the ABC Skootamota it handled well and was very stable despite small wheels. The single-cylinder 123 cc engine was located above the rear wheel and drove it by chain. Early Skootamotas had exhaust over intake (EOI) engines but later versions had OHV engines. The Skootamota had external contracting band brakes on both wheels. The saddle and spacious footboard provided rider comfort. The Skootamota, quickly imitated by competitors, had a top speed of just 15 mph (24 km/h). It ceased production in 1922.
This example appears complete. The original wheels are supplied with the lot. Current owner since 1989 tells us he thinks it came from Norfolk area.
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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