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LOT 257

1953 Excelsior 243cc Talisman Twin Registration no. JUX 396 Frame no. XTS3593 Engine no. 3659

Sold for £1,437.50 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 257

1953 Excelsior 243cc Talisman Twin
Registration no. JUX 396 Frame no. XTS3593 Engine no. 3659

1953 Excelsior 243cc Talisman Twin
Registration no. JUX 396
Frame no. XTS3593
Engine no. 3659

After WW2 the Excelsior range became two-strokes only, the first two models - the Autobyk and Universal - using Villiers power units while the wartime Welbike continued to be built under license (as the Corgi) by Brockhouse Engineering using Excelsior's own Spryt motor. Villiers' introduction of the 2T 250cc twin-cylinder engine in 1956 gave many independent manufacturers the opportunity to add a sporting '250' to the range. Before then though, Excelsior had gone down the same route with their Talisman twin. A new introduction for 1950, the latter was joined by a twin-carburettor Sports version in 1952. The early Talisman used a plunger-suspended frame before a more modern swinging-arm version arrived for 1954. An unusual feature of the Talisman was its dual seat (if so equipped), which featured downward extensions at the forward end that acted as passenger knee grips. A '350' version was added to the range for 1957, and both Talismans remained in production until the end of 1962, by which time Excelsior was on the point of collapse.

Acquired for the Museum in October 2010, this partially restored Talisman Twin is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate.

Footnotes

As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

Saleroom notices

The frame number is WTS 12174.

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