For Sale: Original Excelsior Corgibike Mk II – British Airborne Folding Motorcycle

comes from a large collector's collection

was completely restored 9 years ago and then put away like that. so it needs a start-up.

year of construction is somewhere between 1946-1949 given the model.

An exceptionally rare and iconic piece of history – this is an original Excelsior bike Mk II, developed for British airborne troops and SOE agents. Designed for rapid deployment, these compact motorcycles were dropped in containers and assembled in minutes on the battlefield.

Details:

• Manufacturer: Excelsior / Brockhouse Engineering

• Model: Welbike Mk II

• Engine: 98cc Villiers two-stroke, original “Excelsior” casing

• Markings: “MK2 W24326”, “BES 1065 JB”, “Brockhouse Product” plate

• Stamped with tactical code 101 A/B (101st Airborne-style)

• Frame, engine and exhaust all period-correct

• Folding handlebars and seat spring assembly intact

• Refinished in correct wartime olive drab paint

Condition: Very good, historically accurate restoration with original parts and correct stenciling. Engine turns, not tested for riding.

A true collector’s piece and centerpiece for any museum, reenactment group, or military vehicle collection.

1946-1949