LOT 356

Property of a deceased's estate 1948 Brockhouse 98cc Corgi Registration no. 668 XUA Frame no. 3837 Engine no. MK1 W9991 (see text)

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Lot 356

Property of a deceased's estate, 1948 Brockhouse 98cc Corgi

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|21 April 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Property of a deceased's estate
1948 Brockhouse 98cc Corgi
Registration no. 668 XUA
Frame no. 3837
Engine no. MK1 W9991 (see text)

A development of the wartime Welbike, a small 'fold-away' lightweight motorcycle designed for dropping by parachute, the Corgi first appeared in 1948. Manufactured by Brockhouse Engineering, of Southport, it was powered by a built-under-license Excelsior Spryt 98cc two-stroke single. A kick-starter and dog clutch were soon introduced on the Mark II version and then for 1949 a two-speed gearbox and telescopic forks became available as options.

The late owner purchased this two-speed example from Bonhams' Harrogate Sale in November 2007 (Lot 520). At that time it was stated that the Corgi had enjoyed only two owners from first registration. Last taxed in September 1998, the machine had benefited from a recent repaint and was said to run well, while a non-standard silencer was the only reported deviation from factory specification. An older restoration, the Corgi is offered for recommissioning, or possibly further restoration, and is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Accompanying paperwork includes an expired MoT (2008), a V5C Registration Certificate and an HPI check sheet, both of which record the engine number as '3837' (same as the frame number).
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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.

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