Lot details Registration No: NMB 8 Frame No: 18605 Engine No: MK2W27808 cc: 98 MOT Expiry Date: Exempt
The Corgi's origins lay in the wartime Welbike, a 98cc Villiers powered folding mini bike built by Excelsior that had been built for use by paratroopers enabling their rapid deployment from the drop zone. The Welbike concept was adapted for the civilian market by Brockhouse Engineering of Southport using an Excelsior Spryt engine displacing 98cc that they built under licence. The first version offered from 1948 lacked suspension or a kickstart, despite which it sold reasonably well. A mark 2 variant followed equipped with a dog clutch and kick start and for 1949 Brockhouse offered the option of a two speed gearbox and telescopic forks. Production continued until the end of 1954.
The 1950 single speed Mk 2 offered is described by the vendor as being in "running" condition mechanically and "OK" in respect of the cycle parts, transmission, electrical system and cosmetics.
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