Highlights
- Rare c.1914 Alcyon 2-1/2 HP motorcycle
- Original paint in good condition considering its immense age
- Zurcher 4-stroke side valve engine
- Family ownership history (inherited from seller's father)
- Solid basis for restoration
The Appeal
The Alcyon 2-1/2 HP is an important piece of early French motorcycle history, with the company among the pioneering manufacturers of the early 20th century. This particular c.1914 example offers enthusiasts a chance to own a piece of pre-WWI motorcycling heritage with its 250cc Zurcher engine.
What makes this motorcycle especially appealing is its well-preserved state with original paint still in good condition, despite its age of well over a century. Having been passed down from father to son, this Alcyon has benefited from careful indoor storage, resulting in a solid foundation for a sympathetic restoration project.
What makes this motorcycle especially appealing is its well-preserved state with original paint still in good condition, despite its age of well over a century. Having been passed down from father to son, this Alcyon has benefited from careful indoor storage, resulting in a solid foundation for a sympathetic restoration project.
History and Paperwork
- c.1914 Alcyon motorcycle
- Owner guarantees its provenance as an inheritance from his father
- Engine number: 4551
- Stored indoors
- Unknown maintenance history but good general state of preservation
- The motorcycle, although properly preserved, has non-original parts
- Offered without registration or inspection
The Condition
- Well preserved considering its immense age
- The vendor notes that the frame and forks appear straight and solid overall
- Original paint in good condition
- Tryres no longer serviceable
- Presents as a solid basis for restoration
The Mechanics
- 250cc Zurcher 4-stroke side valve engine
- Direct belt drive
- Front brake system missing
- Engine in preserved state, functionality unknown (untested)
- Engine is not seized, we are told
- Motorcycle needs to be restored to working condition
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