c.1901 Singer/Perks & Birch 2½hp Bicycle

Frame no. 240 Engine no. 213

Footnotes

• Apparently an older restoration

• Original paint and Singer transfer to fuel tank

• Potentially eligible for the Pioneer Run

The Singer Motor Wheel was invented by Messrs Edwin Perks and Frank Birch, who took out patents to the design in 1899. Their invention consisted of a small four-stroke engine complete with carburettor, fuel tank, and low-tension magneto, which was housed within an eight-spoked cast-aluminium wheel suitable for attachment to any standard bicycle (at the rear) or tricycle (at the front). The pair began manufacturing the Perks & Birch Motor Wheel at their works in Coventry. The neighbouring Singer Cycle Company was their main customer, and in 1900 Singer acquired the rights to the P&B Motor Wheel, which they proceeded to improve. Out of the handful of known survivors, bicycle versions of the Singer Motor Wheel are owned in the UK by the National Motor Museum and the Shuttleworth Collection.

Featuring a handsome Scharlach headlamp, this early motorised bicycle should be eligible for the Pioneer Run as well as many other events for Veteran motorcycles. While the machine appears to be an older restoration that has been repainted, the fuel tank with its original paint and Singer transfer has been preserved. Likewise, the Mammouth saddle appears to be original and in a good state of preservation. There are no documents with this Lot.


• Apparemment anciennement restaurée

• Peinture originale et décalques Singer sur le réservoir

• Potentiellement éligible au Pioneer Run

Équipé d'un élégant phare Scharlach, cette anciene bicyclette motorisée doit être éligible au Pioneer Run ainsi qu'à beaucoup d'autres manifestations consacrées aux motocycles de la catégorie Vétérans. Alors que la machine semble avoir fait l'objet d'une ancienne restauration et avoir été repeinte, le réservoir avec sa peinture et son décalque Singer d'origine ont été conservés. De même, la selle Mammouth en bon état de conservation semble être d'origine. Aucun document n'est joint à ce lot.


It should be noted that these vehicles have either been on display in the museum or kept in store since Peter and Ulrike passed away. Their present mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, perspective bidders must satisfy themselves with regards to their condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.

On notera que depuis le décès de Peter et d'Ulrike ces véhicules ont été maintenus en exposition dans le musée ou entreposés. L'état actuel réel des mécaniques est inconnu et les éventuels acquéreurs devront s'assurer par eux-mêmes de la condition, de l'intégrité, de l'authenticité et autres points relatifs à la qualité des machines avant de porter leurs enchères.