125-year-old motorcycle made in Coventry to go under the hammer in March

The bicycle was made in the city in 1900



A vintage British motor bicycle which has been in a museum for more than 90 years will go under the hammer next month. The bicycle, which was made in Coventry in 1900, and hasn't been used since 1933, will be up for auction at Haynes Motor Museum on Thursday, March 13.

It was made by the British Motor Traction company in the city while Queen Victoria reigned and loaned by the owner's grandfather to the Science Museum as an exhibit in 1933. It is recognised as being in 'wonderful' and 'original' condition before being recently collected by Charterhouse Auctioneers.

Organisers say it is a 'remarkable' original and rare piece in the history of British motorcycling. It is estimated to sell at Charterhouse for £10,000 to £15,000.

George Bale, from the Charterhouse Team, said: "Whilst it is amazing to think this bike has been hidden away for all these decades, it is perhaps staggering to think this bike will be 125 years old in 2025.

George Bale and the Charterhouse Team can be contacted for valuations on classic and vintage motorcycles at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, 01935 812277 or via bikes@charterhouse-auction.com

Needs quite a bit of restoration by the looks of it?