1948 EXCELSIOR AUTOBYK Registration number: OFO 820 Frame N...

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1948 EXCELSIOR AUTOBYK

Registration number: OFO 820
Frame Number: S.A.7880
Recorded Mileage: n/a

Excelsior were Britain’s first motorcycle manufacturer, starting production of their own ‘motor-bicycle’ in 1896 based in Coventry before moving to Birmingham in 1921. Like most motorcycle manufacturers they joined the Autocycle boom in the 30s before moving over to war production in 1940. The 98cc Villiers-powered Autobyk was the smallest in the range on its introduction for 1938. Production resumed after the Second World War, priced at £47 10s plus purchase tax, continuing through to 1956.

This super original Excelsior has always lived in the South West of England, being first registered to a Mr. Kenneth John Drew of Yeovil on 13th October 1948. Since then the Autobyk has changed hands a few times, but always remaining in the same area of the country. With the current private owner since 2010, this is a wonderfully original old bike with a lovely patina, we love it!