The Motor Cycle Factory
Aarschotsesteenweg 233 Herselt
2230
1913 EXCELSIOR 1000cc board track racer For Sale
Just as with his bicycles, Schwinn understood that racing success was the best form of advertising, and he backed special racing machines with professional riders, like Jake DeRosier, Charles Balke, and Don Johns. Schwinn’s limited production of racing specials were highly successful, reaching speeds in excess of 100 MPH in competition. The Excelsior Auto Cycle Co. had introduced a V-twin in 1910, with an F-head engine of 820cc and mechanical inlet valves, and a gear-driven magneto. The engine was enlarged to a full 61 cu-in. (1000cc) the following year. In 1912, Lee Humiston took his Excelsior V-twin to L. A.’s Playa del Mar board track, and became the first man in America to travel at 100 MPH.
In late 1915, Carl Goudy captured the 300-mile event at Chicago’s famous Speedway Park Board Track, averaging over 85 MPH. The ‘Big Valve X’ in its ‘short-coupled’ frame was a purpose-built track racer, and at least as fast as any machine built in the world at that time. Advertisements reminded potential buyers that the bike was ‘still the only motor that has ever attained a speed of 100 miles per hour under FAM sanction and recognition.’
This privately owned “tracker” with 1000cc engine is generaly accepted as one of the most beautifull racebikes ever build.
fully rebuild , perfect display
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