
LOT 798
1914 Wall Auto-Wheel & Gentleman's Vindec Cycle Registration no. AHJ 656A (see text) Frame no. Y20746 Engine no. 8920
Sold for £2,185 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 798
1914 Wall Auto-Wheel & Gentleman's Vindec CycleRegistration no. AHJ 656A (see text) Frame no. Y20746 Engine no. 8920
1914 Wall Auto-Wheel & Gentleman's Vindec Cycle
Registration no. AHJ 656A (see text)
Frame no. Y20746
Engine no. 8920
Registration no. AHJ 656A (see text)
Frame no. Y20746
Engine no. 8920
Motorised attachments for bicycles were first popularised in the Continent but even before The Great War there were one or two British examples, perhaps the best known being the Wall Auto-Wheel. The latter was the work of A W Wall, of Guildford, who offered a proper motorcycle of his own design during 1903/1904, which was later marketed under the 'Roc' name and produced in Birmingham. Wall's prototype Auto-Wheel appeared around 1909 and the first production version in 1912. Powered by a 118cc four-stroke engine, the Wall Auto-Wheel was mounted in its own tubular frame, compete with fuel tank, and fitted alongside the bicycle's rear wheel, endowing the machine with a top speed of around 15mph on the flat ('light pedal assistance' was required to cope with ascents). Output totalled some 1,750 units in 1913 and 10,000 in 1914, 5,000 of which were produced by BSA, production continuing into the mid-1920s. Wall's advertisements listed HRH Prince George of Battenberg and HRH Prince Henry of Russia as satisfied customers.
Belonging to the vendor for at least the last 30 years, this example is attached to a gentleman's Vindec cycle and comes with an old-style V5 registration document; photocopy manufacture's brochure; and VMCC dating letter (for the engine). Its prior history is not known. The machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There is no registration document present but the registration 'AHJ 656A' is listed in the HPI database. Nevertheless, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding.
Belonging to the vendor for at least the last 30 years, this example is attached to a gentleman's Vindec cycle and comes with an old-style V5 registration document; photocopy manufacture's brochure; and VMCC dating letter (for the engine). Its prior history is not known. The machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There is no registration document present but the registration 'AHJ 656A' is listed in the HPI database. Nevertheless, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding.








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