1923 McKenzie Roadster
Eligible for the Banbury Run

Registration No: DD 407
Frame No: D7568
MOT: Exempt

• Rare 1920s McKenzie lightweight
• Older restoration thats still looking good
• Supplied with a V5 registration document

George McKenzie produced motorcycles from 1921 to 1925. He planned to sell his bikes through franchised bicycle shops and bring cheap motorised transport to the masses, seeing himself as the Henry Ford of the motorcycle world. The bike itself was made by the Hobart Cycle Co Ltd of Coventry, an ultra lightweight model in an attempt to provide a machine suitable for everyday transport. It weighed a mere 80lb and had an open frame, unsprung forks, direct-belt drive and a 170cc two-stroke Hobart engine. It proved to be a success, and large numbers were sold so an improved two-speed model was added to the range with Druid forks. Also in the range from 1923 was the Roadster model with a full motorcycle frame, a round petrol tank in the normal place, an Albion gearbox and a Hobart two stroke engine. Any success must have been short lived as the company seems to have disappeared in the later 1920s.

This 1923 McKenzie Roadster, from a deceased estate, has been part of an enthusiast's small private collection who cherished this rare model for over 25 years, using it lightly in the summer months. However, as he got older, he preferred to use his old cars so the bike sat in his carpeted garage and has not been ridden for over 7 years. An older restoration to a good standard, it will need recommissioning before use and will be supplied with an old style V5 registration document. Banbury eligible, it presents a rare opportunity to experience motorcycling as it was over 100 years ago.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189