c.1919 ABC Skootamota

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|27 April 2025, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

c.1919 ABC Skootamota
Registration no. EL 4846
Frame no. 1117
Engine no. 781

Introduced in 1919, the Skootamota was the work of engineering genius Granville Bradshaw, creator of the advanced ABC flat-twin motorcycle. Although designed and introduced while Bradshaw was working for ABC, the Skootamota was manufactured and marketed by Gilbert Campling Ltd of London W1. Bradshaw's Skootamota was powered by a 123cc 'exhaust-over-inlet' engine mounted horizontally above the rear wheel, which was driven directly by chain, with the cylinder pointing backwards. Later versions had an overhead-valve engine. Hailed by its maker as 'the dependable little motor-machine that will take you anywhere you want to go in comfort, at little cost and with safety – anywhere, anytime,' the Skootamota lasted into the early 1920s by which time the first ever 'scooter boom' was at an end.

This charming Skootamota was purchased by the vendors late father in the late 1960's and has been in continuous family ownership since then, it was recently recommissioned by the vendor where a OHV cylinder head was fitted (the original IOE cylinder head is included in the lot) and last used in the summer 2024 since when it has been stored in a dry garage and drained of fluids. Offered with a V5C, old style V5, RF60, 1957 tax disc and a selection of spares.
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