WW2 miniature motorbike for paratrooper

2stroker412 said:
That's cool as ****. I wonder if any of those are still out there
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What it is: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/70000309

airportable and air-droppable folding motorcycle 1942 Excelsior Villiers Welbike

British WW2 small folding motorcycle designed to be dropped by parachute in a standard airdrop container, powered by a Villiers 98cc single cylinder 2-stroke engine.

Maybe again one to buy?, but checked ebay and only frame and other small parts showing.

This website below had the few that did go up for sale:

www.bike-urious.com

1942 Excelsior Villiers Welbike

Post Sale Update: This Welbike sold for $12,433 after 33 bids on eBay in Seattle, Washington. At the request of the British government, Excelsior developed the Welbike, a tiny single seater that wa…
www.bike-urious.com

1942 Excelsior Villiers Welbike

In England, Scooter by AbhiOctober 3, 2020 4 Comments

Post Sale Update: This Welbike sold for $12,433 after 33 bids on eBay in Seattle, Washington.

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