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H&H Classics @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Wednesday 12th July, 2023 | From 9am
1954 Motobécane
Owned by TV bike expert
Estimate
£2, 000 - £3, 000
Registration No: 395 YUM
Frame No: 755912
Engine No: 542138
CC: 175
MOT: Exempt
Owned by ‘Shed & Buried’ star "Skid"
Used sparingly in his ownership
Recently running
V5C on file
Motobécane was a French manufacturer of bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, and other small vehicles, established in 1923. "Motobécane" is a compound of "moto", short for motorcycle; "bécane" is slang for "bike." For many years Motobécane was France's largest manufacturer of motorcycles. Like many European motorcycle manufacturers, the 1960s proved difficult for Motobécane as cars became affordable. As a result, sales decreased. The arrival of cheap, efficient Japanese motorcycles also hurt sales.
This little 1954 Motobecane is currently owned by "Skid", aka Guy Willison. This motorcycle appeared in the recent series of ‘Junk & Disorderly’, fettled by Skid and Allen Millyard, and ridden to the local cafe by Henry Cole. Guy was smitten with the Motobecane and persuaded Henry to sell it to him. Sadly, due to a busy workload, Guy has decided to sell it for someone else to enjoy. This motorcycle is in good overall condition having been restored previously, including an engine rebuild in 2012. It will need gentle recommissioning before being used on the road. It comes with a current V5C.
