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- 1917 Cleveland A2 WWI US Army Dispatch Bike 221cc
1917 Cleveland A2 WWI US Army Dispatch Bike 221cc
Lot Number: 579
1917 Cleveland A2 WWI US Army Dispatch Bike 221cc
WWI US Army dispatch bike with a fascinating history.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 30th July, 2023 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
UNREGISTERED
SUMMARY
WWI US Army dispatch bike with a fascinating history.
DESCRIPTION
- The Cleveland Motorcycle Manufacturing Company produced bikes from 1915 to 1929
- The A2 Lightweight 'round tank' was selected as a dispatch bike when the USA entered WW1 in 1917 along with other manufacturers including Harley, Indian and Henderson
- Lightweight, basic engineering and reliability made it a popular choice among dispatch riders
- This example was picked up outside Paris after WWI after being abandoned by the US Army and remained in the same family since the 1950s
- Restored over a 30-year period in France and then shipped in the 1970s to Holland by a family member when the original owner and his son passed away
- Described as being in running order but may require some recommissioning before use
- Period-correct Nirona lighting kit included as pictured
- Complete with history file containing its original old French logbook, Dutch import form and other associated paperwork. There is no UK-registration paperwork offered with this lot, and registration will be the responsibility of the buyer
- Great piece of WWI history
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 579
- Make
- CLEVELAND
- Model
- A2 WW1 DISPATCH BIKE
- Registration Number
- UNREGISTERED
- Frame Number
- 191578
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 286
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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Please note that, due to restrictions, we need to be clear of the venue by 2pm on Monday 31st July.
Motorcycles are available to collect after the auction until 6pm, and then from 10am until 2pm on Monday 31st July from: The Discovery Hub, The Shuttleworth Collection, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP (please use the gate off Hill Lane).
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