The Clive Wood MBE Collection
c.1956 Excelsior 243cc Talisman Sports Twin
Registration no. 508 UXE
Frame no. XTS/5678
Engine no. 1929
After WW2 the Excelsior range became two-strokes only, the first two models - the Autobyk and Universal - using Villiers power units. Villiers' introduction of the 250cc 2T twin-cylinder engine in 1956 gave many independent manufacturers the opportunity to add a sporting '250' to the range, though before then Excelsior had gone down the same route with their Talisman twin. A new introduction for 1950, the latter was joined by a twin-carburettor Sports (STT1) version in 1952. The early Talisman used a plunger-suspended frame before a more modern swinging-arm version arrived for 1954. An unusual feature of the Talisman was its dual seat (if so equipped), which featured downward extensions that acted as passenger knee grips. A '350' version was added to the range for 1957 and both Talismans remained in production until the end of 1962, by which time Excelsior was on the point of collapse.

Acquired by the late owner in April 2005, this Talisman Sports Twin is an older restoration offered for recommissioning (the engine turns over). Accompanying documentation includes SORN paperwork; some expired MoTs; and old/current V5C Registration Certificates. It should be noted that the V5C incorrectly records the engine number as '5827' and the frame number as 'XT55678', the latter being an obvious clerical error. Furthermore the VRN displayed to the machine has been transposed, the correct registration being 508 XUE.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 21 April starting at 11am GMT.
Lot to be sold without reserve.