Highlights

Fully recommissioned for the road
UK registered French Classic
Very well presented

THE APPEAL

Designed in 1916 by engineers Joseph Monet and Adrien Goyon in the small French town of Mȃcon, the pair formed a partnership to produce three-wheeled vehicles for immobilised people. With business going well, the company developed their first motorised version in 1919, followed by a two-stroke engine in 1921, and it grew from there, finally shutting down production in 1959.

This 1935 example has a 250cc engine. The tricycle entered the UK in 2016 and remained in a private collection. Enfield Refinishers were tasked with recommissioning the Monet Goyon for road use in 2020 which they did with great success.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

V5C Green slip is present
Manufactured 1935
Imported to the UK in 2016
Registered in the UK 20th November 2020
1 UK keeper
Certificate from the Vintage Motorcycle Club to establish the year of Manufacture
DVLA confirmation letter for registration
NOVA Certificate
Recommissioning invoice from Enfield Refinishers in 2002
Recommissioned for road use
The vendor is also selling a full-size motorcycle trailer which could be purchased by separate negotiation

THE CONDITION

Well presented
Finished in a blue and black colour scheme
The paintwork has some minor patina, but generally, it presents very well
There are no dings or dents to the panels or mudguards
The black frame and handlebars have some light tarnishing and minor rust speckles
New grips have been fitted
The clutch and brake levers are in good condition
New cables have been fitted
The front and rear seats have been recovered and are in excellent condition
What looks to be the original tyre pump is in place, mounted to the forks
Headlight has the French yellow inner and is in good condition for the age, with just some minor tarnishing
Frame identification plate in place
Original French registration plate mounted to the mudguard
Fuel tank looks in good condition with the original cap
A period basket sits at the rear with the UK registration plate attached
The wheels look in good condition
Matching tyres are fitted to each wheel

THE MECHANICS

250cc engine
Gearbox has a smooth change
Fuel pipes have been replaced
New silencer fitted
New primary and drive chains fitted
The Monet Goyon fires up nicely and runs with no issues reported
Front-wheel bearings have been replaced
The rear wheel bearings have been stripped, cleaned and regreased
The gear linkage has been realigned
Front and rear brakes have been relined, and stop the tricycle as you would expect

SUMMARY

If you are looking for a quirky vintage motorcycle to enjoy, then look no further than this 1935 French classic Monet Goyon tricycle.

The tricycle is in excellent condition, showing just some light patina which just adds to the charm of the wonderful-looking machine. Perfect for any classic rally or event where you can rest assured you will be inundated with admirers eager to know more about this French classic.

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