Description
Please Note: This Simplex sold before it was scheduled to go up on auction. We’ve added it to the site to help you value the Iconic goodness that we sell! This bike is not running and as such there is a walk around video in lieu of a cold start video.
Originally founded in the late 20s with an initial investment of $25, Simplex Manufacturing Corporation was created by Paul Treen, a former dealer of Harley-Davidson who suggested that they start building a small bike for young riders, presumably to get them hooked on Harleys at a young age. Milwaukee said no, so Treen decided to do it himself. The Simplex Servi-Cycle debuted in 1935, and looked almost the same during its 25 year-long production run.
Though Simplex stopped making bikes in 1960, they didn’t go out of business until 1975. In 1953, Simplex added two major features – a kick-starter and a variable-speed automatic transmission (hence the “Automatic” badging on the tank).
Motorcyclist had this to say of the Servi Cycle “the surprise from riding the Servi-Cycle is as great as the surprise one gets upon first seeing it. The machine has a distinctly flashy appearance despite its size, and it performs like a good soldier. Sitting in the saddle the rider can give one shove forward and be under way. A throttle control in the right grip and a button convenient to the left grip give neat control for turning corners or angling through traffic.”
This example is does not have a VIN but rather an engine number: M15573B
There is no odometer therefore true mileage is unknown.
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Simplex is offered on a Bill of Sale only.
