LOT 56

c.1921 Ner-a-Car 221cc Registration no. unregistered Frame no. unable to locate Engine no. unable to locate

Sold for €10,925 inc. premium

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Lot 56

c.1921 Ner-a-Car 221cc

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris|6 February 2025, 13:00 CET|Paris, The Grand Palais Historique

c.1921 Ner-a-Car 221cc
Registration no. unregistered
Frame no. unable to locate
Engine no. unable to locate

The Ner-a-Car, invented by American Carl A. Neracher in 1919, was the first commercially successful hub-centre steering motorcycle. Built under license in the UK by Sheffield Simplex, it retained the original pressed-steel chassis, hub-centre steering, and friction-drive transmission. US-built models were powered by a two-stroke engine of 221cc, whereas UK models featured a 285cc engine, with later versions offering 350cc Blackburne engines and three-speed gearboxes. Renowned for excellent handling and weather protection, the Ner-a-Car ceased production in 1926 due to issues within Sheffield Simplex. This restored example includes a 1939 tax disc, an ASI dating plaque, and Italian registration papers, along with photographs showing it 'as found'.

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.

Footnotes

Ner-a-Car 221 cc - circa 1921
Non immatriculée
Cadre : numéro non trouvé
Moteur : numéro non trouvé

La Ner-a-Car, inventée en 1919 par l'Américain Carl A. Neracher, fut la première moto à pivot de direction dans le moyeu qui rencontra un succès commercial. Fabriquée sous licence au Royaume-Uni par Sheffield Simplex, elle en conserva les éléments d'origine, un cadre en acier embouti, un pivot de direction dans le moyeu et une transmission par friction. Les modèles construits aux Etats-Unis étaient équipés d'un moteur deux-temps de de 221 cc, contrairement à ceux Royaume-Uni, animés par un 285 cc et, pour leurs versions plus récentes, d'un Blackburne de 350 cc avec boîte à trois rapports. La Ner-a-Car, qui était réputée pour l'excellence de son comportement et de sa protection contre les intempéries, cessa d'être produite en 1926 à cause de difficultés chez Sheffield Simplex. Cet exemplaire restauré comporte une vignette fiscale de 1939, une plaque annuelle de l'ASI, des documents d'immatriculation italiens et des photos la montrant dans son l'état où elle fut découverte.

De même que tous les lots de cette vente, ce lot est vendu "en l'état et à l'endroit où il se trouve" et les enchérisseurs doivent en vérifier la provenance, l'état, l'âge, la complétude et l'authenticité avant d'enchérir.

Saleroom notices

The engine number is PB1443. Le numéro de moteur est PB1443.

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