A charming and highly distinctive 1999 VéloSolex, registered on a T plate and retaining its original registration number. With just one former keeper recorded, it combines the simplicity of a bicycle with lightweight two-stroke assistance and offers an unusual entry into classic motoring.
This example is accompanied by a particularly well-organised history file containing the original warranty and service manuals together with a repair operations manual. Its straightforward mechanical layout, lightweight construction and simple friction-drive system are all central to the appeal of the VéloSolex.
The accompanying documentation includes the original sales paperwork, notably describing the VéloSolex as a “powered bicycle, not a moped”, together with a Daily Telegraph newspaper article dating from 2000. With only one former keeper, its original registration number and supporting period material add further interest to this unusual late-production example.
The VéloSolex is one of the most recognisable powered bicycles ever produced. This 1999 example is from the later period of production, when the traditional S3800 design was manufactured in Hungary by Impex using original VéloSolex tooling. Power comes from a 49cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine mounted above the front wheel, driving it directly through a friction roller acting on the tyre. Exceptionally economical and mechanically uncomplicated, the design became renowned for its low running costs, light weight and unmistakable appearance.
With just one former keeper, its original registration number and an excellent collection of period literature, manuals and sales documentation, this 1999 VéloSolex presents as an appealing collector's piece. Its distinctive engineering, charming simplicity and instantly recognisable design make it a particularly interesting addition to any collection.
