1954 Cyclemaster 32cc on 1949 Hercules Popular
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1954 Cyclemaster on 1949 Hercules ‘Popular’ Ladies Cycle
This Cyclemaster is in excellent condition and runs well.
It has lots of great accessories.
There’s a basket, Smiths speedo, lights, number plates front and rear, Brooks saddle, and tool pouch behind the saddle.
It’s a very good-looking set-up.
Hercules bicycles are well-built. This is a sturdy cycle that’s ideal for ‘cyclemotorization.’
It is not registered. But it has been through the workshop and is ready for MOT.
You can read up about Cyclemasters on the Cyclemaster Museum website – CLICK HERE
Cyclemaster Ltd was owned by EMI, and they published quarterly magazines devoted to the Cyclemaster.
Every issue of the ‘Magic Wheel’ is reproduced in full on the Cyclemaster Museum website; they provide a fascinating insight into motoring in the 1950s.
Cyclemasters are not rare. There’s often one for sale on ebay, and they’re not too expensive. However ….they are invariably non-runners in need of work and missing parts.
It’s rare to find a good one like this that is restored mechanically, and in a bicycle that’s in such excellent unrestored original cosmetic condition.
Frame number is 5761LO; engine number is A51799.
We no longer like over-restored vintage vehicles; they are too common.
A mechanically good machine with tidy unrestored cosmetics is the ideal for the modern vintage enthusiast.
1st BuyVintage Online Auction - March 2008 