17th Jul, 2015 10:00 GMT/BST
Summer Fine Art Sale
2004
1923 Excelsior Motorcycle Registration Number NW 3913 148cc Engine Manufactured 1923 Chassis Number
Registration Number NW 3913
148cc Engine
Manufactured 1923
Chassis Number 8380
Engine Number W9298
Fully restored to a good standard. Acquired by R Walker & Sons in 1919, Excelsior moved from Coventry to Birmingham. The Walkers believed in the value of racing for development and publicity, and the revitalised company was soon making its mark in competition. Early successes included a number of world records set at Brooklands by Tony Wortes on 250cc and 350cc Jap-engine machines in 1926.
Sold for £4,000
Estimated at £3,000 - £4,000
Excellent condition. Fully restored. Comes with new V5 document and old V5 document (photocopy), vehicle enquiry check, two previous owners.
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