c.1948 Brockhouse 98cc Corgi MkII
Frame no. 3837
A development of the wartime Welbike, a small ‘fold-away’ lightweight motorcycle designed for dropping by parachute, the Corgi first appeared in 1948. Manufactured by Brockhouse Engineering, of Southport, it was powered by a built-under-license Excelsior Spryt 98cc two-stroke single. A kick-starter and dog clutch were soon introduced on the Mark II version and then for 1949 a two-speed gearbox and telescopic forks became available as options. This two-speed example has enjoyed only two owners from 1st registration. The machine benefits from a recent repaint and is said to run well, while a non-standard silencer is the only reported deviation from factory specification. (It should be noted that the registration mark is being retained by the vendor and it is expected that a new mark will have been issued by time of sale).
