From Times Online
A rusty old bicycle expected to raise just £1 for charity was sold on eBay for more than £500 to a collector in Japan who identified it as a rare British classic.
The yellow bicycle was given to Bruce Symes to raise money for Dart Sailability, a charity for disabled sailors. Mr Bruce, of Galmpton, Devon, gave it a guide price of £1 but bids were soon placed from the Far East – including Taiwan and Korea.
Collectors noticed that the bicycle was a Moulton Speedsix – the first six-speed bicycle made in Britain, with only 600 produced in the 1960s. It was sold for £537.
I understand from the seller that the press want to visit him on September 6th when the Japanese gentleman comes to collect the bike!…should make an interesting photo opportunity?
“Collectors noticed that the bicycle was a Moulton Speedsix – the first six-speed bicycle made in Britain, with only 600 produced in the 1960s. It was sold for £537.”
Really? The first six-speed, and only 600 of them? I didn’t know that!
Didn’t Moulton choose the name after the Bentley Speedsix?
For sale Safari s stainless steel s#65300151 six speed all org sell for fair price located in ohio(usa).
I have an original yellow speed six that my father bought for me in 1965. It is completly original with its orogonal alloy mudgards and rear detachable rack – even the original rubber covers over the brake levers are still in place.
WhAt do you think its worth
Clive Large