Registration No: 886 XUV
Frame No: G1357
MOT: Exempt

• Part of a small collection of autocycles
• Dating Certificate on file
• Has been running this year
• Described as 'the 150mpg machine'

Norman Cycles Ltd of Ashford, Kent was a pedal cycle manufacturer that entered the motorcycle world in 1938 with both an autocycle and a 125cc motorcycle. The autocycle was called the Motobyk and was usually powered by a Villiers Junior engine. It was unsprung and had a smaller style of fuel tank, similar to other pre-war autocycles. A back-pedal brake was available as an option. The basic model Motobyk cost 17gns (£17.85) in 1938. The austerity bike, built for the ration book generation, enabled up to 150mpg on a tank and up to 29mph (31 downhill!). The girder forks were on the Deluxe models and cost about 17 pounds when new!
This pre-war autocycle has formed part of a small collection of autocycles and mopeds the vendor has compiled. It was restored before he purchased it from the previous owner and has been running this year, being 'ridden around the block'. The Norman is offered with a current V5C and a Dating Certificate from the National Autocycle and Cyclemaster Club.