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Description Gilera Arcore 150
Registration JYC 125N
Year c.1975
Colour Red
Engine size 152 cc
Chassis No. 6227
Engine No. 6377
Think Gilera and the mind immediately conjures up memories of their battles with the mighty MV motorcycles of the 1950s and 60s and the exotic multi-cylinder racers of that period.
In order to fund the expense of these mighty beasts, a range of scooters and small capacity road bikes were produced for the general public, no doubt swayed in the direction of these manufacturers by the exploits of their heroes on machines that they could never afford.
One such offering was the 1970s Arcore range, consisting of various 98cc to 202cc OHV four-stroke models and the more common 50cc two-stroke moped that was a popular choice amongst 16-year-olds in the 70s. Imported to the UK for the British market by Douglas of Bristol, the first Gilera Arcore 152cc machine was displayed at the 1972 Motorcycle Show to gauge interest alongside the smaller moped for the ‘sixteener’ market. The response was positive enough for Douglas to begin importing them for sale in the UK from September 1973 with a retail price of £295.
While the 152cc engine appears at first glance to be a two-stroke, the finned top cover neatly covers the valve gear of a four-stroke unit developing 14.5bhp and transmitting its power to the rear wheel via a 5-speed gearbox. Top speed was stated to be 72mph, but road tests showed 70mph sitting upright with 75mph possible in a crouched position.
First UK-registered in April 1975, this machine was probably built the year before that, JYC 125N being a Somerset issue number, not far from importers Douglas Motorcycles in Oak Lane, Fishponds, Bristol. As a photo of the bike in an unrestored condition demonstrates, it has been beautifully restored at some point, the file also containing a comprehensive selection of parts books, manuals and correspondence.
Description Jawa 23P Mustang
Registration PBH 974W
Year c.1980
Colour Blue
Engine size 50 cc
Chassis No. 164321
Engine No. 164321
Founded in 1929, the Czechoslovakian firm of Jawa initially produced an expensive and well-engineered 500cc OHV that was a credible alternative to similar machines offered by BMW but added a cheaper 175cc model to the range during the 1930s Depression era.
From 1968 to 1983 they also produced a range of 50cc mopeds that were closely related to the Simson SR50 also produced in the Eastern bloc. Four models were available, the Model 20 scooter, the 21 Sport, the Golden Sport and the type 23P Mustang. In unrestricted form these models produced 3.5bhp at 6,250rpm but for the learner market in the West they were offered in restricted form which reduced the power output to 2bhp at 4,500rpm. Rarely seen in the UK, these quality models were officially imported, but only sold in small numbers due to their relatively high cost.
At the time of cataloguing no documents could be found for this 23P Mustang which is thought to date from around 1980. A rare and unusual machine, it could prove a shrewd investment for someone given the way that prices of the more commonly seen FSIE and SS50 mopeds have risen in recent times.
Very rare to see any MV Agusta's for sale at an autojumble here. This one is a 175cc Turismo, priced at £1295 o.no.
NSU Prima III (150) (1957-64) Engine 146ccfan-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke engine
Frame No: 2083894
Engine No: 3373436
Registration Number WAO 374
NSU ALBUM
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The NSU factories in Neckarsulm had built a licence built NSU Lambretta, which had been manufactured under Innocenti license since 1950, The Prima D was an NSU design introduced in in 1956 and was offered for about a year alongside the Lambretta, whose production ended in late 1956. The NSU Prima D was technically largely the same as the last version of the Lambretta Instead of the tubular handlebars of the Lambretta, the Prima had a profiled pressed steel handlebar into which the cables and Bowden cables were concealed, a dashboard with speedometer, but lacked the clock (chronometer) of the Lambretta, the Prima unit of headlight and horn combined in a chrome frame.
The Prima D was replaced in 1957 by the updated Model III (150cc)and Model IV (175cc). a new design with a central tube frame and drivetrain swingarm, which meant that the engine and gearbox swung over a pivot point. Also new was the dashboard with speedometer, control displays for ignition and fuel level as well as timer. Furthermore, there was a flashing light and a fog light on the front fender as standard, and a double seat was available as an option instead of the swing calipers.
This bike was offered, without reserve at the British Motorcycle Museums, H + H Auction 6th April 2022 selling for £ 1,035 (including buyers premium)
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Shot 06.04.2022 H+H sale, National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull Ref. 156-117
1952, 125cc Model.
The BSA Bantam was a 2 stroke unit construction bike that was produced by BSA between 1948 and 1971. At different times it was available as a 125cc, 150cc or 175cc model.
BSA Motorcycle from 1966 AVG 908D
Seen at the 2025 Earl's Barton Transport Show, Earl's Barton, Northamptonshire
I found my dream scooter, a Lambretta TV175 s3. Learn the story of how it ended up in my living room...
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The BSA Bantam was produced for over 20 years - this model is from 1962. The D1 models were a 125cc and continued in production until the 1960s. The D3 at 150cc was produced between 1954 and 1957. The D5 and subsequent higher model numbers were fitted with a 175cc engine.
1961
Single cylinder air cooled two stroke engines, 175cc, 4 speed manual transmission, Top speed 55 mph
1960 103A1 (yellow) & 1965 103A2 (blue). Both 175cc.
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Oily's Breakfast Club, Weymouth. Sunday 3 May 2026.