c.1941 Excelsior Welbike Mk1 98cc

The Welbike was the smallest and lightest military vehicle produced by the British. An older restoration from a small European collection so probably one of the few bikes actually deployed in period. Not UK-registered. Designed by the SOE (Special Operations Executive) based at Welwyn during WWII as a lightweight mode of transport for the British Armed ForcesThe Welbike became the smallest and lightest military vehicle produced by the British and was designed for single usePerfect for use by paratroopers and was capable of folding up into a capsule and being dropped by parachute along with troopsIn reality, few of the c.3,600 bikes produced actually saw service, some did get deployed to Arnhem and some were used on D-DayBuilt by Excelsior at their Tyburn factory and fitted with the two-stroke Villiers Junior 98cc engineThis older restoration example is presented in good overall conditionFrom a small European collection so probably one of the few bikes actually deployed in periodNot used for a while so will require some basic recommissioning before useNo paperwork with this lotPlease note this bike is not UK-registeredSpecification Make: EXCELSIOR Model: WELBIKE MK1 Year: 1941 Registration Number: UNREGISTERED Engine Number: XXE1159Click here for more details and images