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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1898 La Francaise Tricycle
1898 La Francaise Tricycle
1898 La Francaise Tricycle
A unique opportunity to acquire an important part of veteran motorcycling history with, what is thought to be, one of only three remaining La Française tricycles.
- ESTIMATE: £40,000 - £60,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 20th July, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
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SUMMARY
A unique opportunity to acquire an important part of veteran motorcycling history with, what is thought to be, one of only three remaining La Française tricycles.
DESCRIPTION
- Built in Paris at the dawn of motoring, this La Française is extremely rare with only three examples known to remain
- The firm was founded in 1890 by two associates, one of whom sold his shared to investor John-Varnum Hammond
- Of the three remaining tricycles, two are fitted with the much more common De Dion-Bouton engine, whilst this one is powered by the rarer "France" single-cylinder (bore and stroke unknown)
- The last one to come up for sale was at an asking price of £69,000 (€77,500) in 2023 and joined a Private Collection, whilst the other one is displayed at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris
- Purchased from the well-known veteran vehicle collectors, the Ward Brothers, around three years ago by our vendor, a UK-based collector and well known member of the Vintage Car Club
- Will require recommissioning prior to any use. No paperwork present
- This is a unique opportunity to acquire an important part of veteran motorcycling history
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- LA FRANCAISE
- Model
- TRICYCLE
- Registration Number
- N/A
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Dan Towers
- Motorcycle Consultant
- 07973 859602
- dan@iconicauctioneers.com
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Please note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by 3pm on Monday 21st July due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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