2013 Shannons Melbourne Winter Classic Auction
Lot
25
c1923 Condor 'Moto Chassis' 250cc Belt drive Motorcycle
Result: PASSED IN
Passed In
Specifications
| Engine | Single cylinder, 250cc |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 3 speed hand change manual |
| Colour | Chocolate Brown |
| Trim | Brown Leather |
Description
This lot is no
longer available
The Swiss Condor motorcycle company was born out of a partnership between Edouard Scheffer and Victor Donzelot, which first produced bicycles for the Swiss military in 1893. By 1899, their logo incorporated a Condor bird and soon after their premises and business became known as 'Condor-Werke AG'. Otto Fricker, who would become Scheffer's son-in-law, oversaw motorcycle production from 1901 and debuted a lightweight 1.5hp runabout at this time. In ensuing years, a variety of external engines were used in Condor bikes. Incredibly, the company lasted through to the 1990s building both civilian and government-issue bikes.
