Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth 2026 on Sunday the 19th of April, Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP .
Rothwell of Oldham Ltd. were an engineering company more famous in the day for producing sewing and knitting machines
Bicycle manufacturing came in the late 1890s before the company introduced motorcycles in the very early 1900s
Two motorcycles were produced, a 2HP Minerva-powered version and a 3HP Fafnir-powered version, both made in very small numbers
Only two examples are known to still exist
This Minerva-powered bike has been owned by the same family since the 1950s
Displayed in the family's motorcycle business in Leeds until the early 2000s
Has been known to run but not started for some time, so will need recommissioning before use
Presented in an older restoration condition and appears to be mostly original
Direct belt driven machine that would have been fitted with a 'trembler box' ignition system (included in the sale) now fitted with a 6v battery ignition
Featured in the 'Rothwell of Oldham' book written by John Warburton with a copy included
History file containing various reprinted Rothwell pictures, 1950s RF60 buff log book, letters and other associated paperwork
Pioneer Run eligible (no Pioneer Certificate included)
UK-registered on a current V5C
