Excelsior, based in Coventry, was a British bicycle, motorcycle and car maker. They were Britain’s first motorcycle manufacturer, starting production of their own ‘motor-bicycle’ in 1896. Initially they had premises at Lower Ford Street, Coventry, and 287-295 Stoney Stanton Road, Hillfields, Coventry, Warwickshire before moving to Kings Road, Tyseley, Birmingham in 1921.
1927 Excelsior
1950 Excelsior Universal 125cc
Excelsior Manxman 250 cc 1935
Excelsior Manxman 350 cc OHC 1935
A motorcycle is a two or three-wheeled motor vehicle steered by a handlebar from a saddle-style seat.
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1955 NSU Lambretta 150 scooter
A cruiser (front) and a sportbike (background)
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