Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 25th March from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 26th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1914 Victoria 2¾ hp
No Reserve
Registration No: BF 5499
Frame No: 0474B
MOT: Exempt
Part of a private collection for many years
A rare Pioneer machine
Subject to an older restoration
Based in Dennistoun, Glasgow, the New Victoria Cycle Manufacturing Co. of Scotland morphed into first the Victoria Manufacturing Co. and finally the Victoria Motor and Cycle Co. Notably well made, their motorcycle frames adhered to contemporary design practices and were powered by proprietary engines. The company’s 1914 brochure listed no fewer than nine models ranging from 2hp to 4¼hp. Priced at £45, the 2¾hp Two-Speed offering was fitted with a Villiers engine, Bosch magneto, Druid forks and front / rear brakes. It has been estimated that as few as twelve, Dennistoun-built Victoria motorcycles have survived to the present day.
Reputedly restored to a high standard and used on a number of Pioneer Runs before joining the late owner’s collection, this rare surviving Victoria has been on static display for many years. Seemingly complete but now in need of recommissioning, it is offered for sale without reserve or paperwork (the executors being unable to locate any). The motorcycle’s number plate - ‘BF 5499’ - is still recorded on the DVLA and HPi databases and as such should be recoverable via a V62 application.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
