1941 Matchless G3L It was clear talking to Brian that he loved this machine. He’s had it 20 years and described it as the most desirable, fastest and best to ride of the wartime bikes used by Despatch Riders.  On the front of his jeep was a 1941 Welbike. Made in Birmingham by the Excelsior Motor Co they are powered by a Villiers 98cc single cylinder two stroke engine and much sought after. Devised at Station IX during the war the name Welbike comes from the custom that all the clandestine equipment devised at Station IX in Welwyn had names starting with Wel. Now you know.

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