Stored Since 1933

A veteran British motor bicycle, which has been in a museum store for over 90 years, is going under the Charterhouse gavel in their vintage and classic motorcycle auction on 13th March at the Haynes Motor Museum.

“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.” Commented George Beale.

George Beale with the Circa 1900 British Motor Traction motor bicycle, museum stored since 1933, £10,000-15,000 in the Charterhouse classic & vintage motorcycle auction on 13^th March

Made circa 1900 when Queen Victoria was still on the throne, by the British Motor Traction Company in Coventry, it was loaned by the owner’s grandfather to the Science Museum as an exhibit in 1933. Recognised then as being in wonderful original condition even down to its tyres, it went into their store afterwards until recently collected by Charterhouse.

A remarkably original and rare piece of pioneering British motorcycle history it is estimated to sell at Charterhouse for £10,000-15,000.

Photographed in 1933 & 2024

George Beale 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