PLI-SOLEX PLISOLEX RARE FOLDING VELOSOLEX 1976 +V5+ RESTORATION ALMOST COMPLETE
| Price: | £900.00 |
| Condition: | Used |
| Item location: | c.12 miles West of M5 Junction 5, United Kingdom |
| Make: | VELOSOLEX |
| Model: | PLI-SOLEX |
| Type: | MOPED |
| Year: | 1976 |
| Color: | Orange |
| Engine size: | 48 |
| Power: | 1 |
| Contact seller: | Contact form |
PLI-SOLEX - RARE FOLDING VERSION OF VELOSOLEX 5000
1976 UK REGISTERED WITH V5 DOCUMENT
RESTORATION NEEDS COMPLETING
I bought this five years ago. exactly as it is now. Its restoration was almost completed by an elderly member of the National Autocycle Club who sadly became ill and wasn?ˆ™t able to finish it before he passed away. He did a wonderful job. having completely stripped everything down to its bare skin and started again.
THE BAD BITS FIRST:
The chrome plating used was always poor on VeloSolexes and the handlebars are (in that sense) very original. In other words. to be as nice as the rest of the ?ˆ?bike. they need rechroming.
The chrome on the plastic headlamp body is poor but at least the body is undamaged. There is no bulb holder or wiring in the headlamp.
I?ˆ™ve managed to scratch the frame near one of the pedals ?ˆ“ an area about 35mm square.
It hasn?ˆ™t been made to run. Normally I understand that changing the diaphragm in the carb is de rigeur before trying anything else. The engine does turn over freely and the compression seems good.
The front mudflap appears to have been repaired and the repair is quite visible.
THE GOOD BITS
It has a UK V5 registration document in my name.
Nothing appears to be missing apart from the headlamp parts mentioned.
Apart from the scratched area mentioned. the frame is absolutely superb as are the wheels and the stainless mudguards.
The engine?ˆ™s condition is clean and tidy but not in ?ˆ£ˆ™show?ˆ™ condition. cosmetically.
Both tyres hold air.
It is not shown as having previously been used abroad and it is entirely possible that this was imported when new ?ˆ“ making it an even more rare beast.
Mechanical and many other spares are readily available on www. ebay. fr. for instance.
With a bulbholder. a carburettor diaphragm and a day or two of tinkering. it should be possible to have this rare machine ready to go ?ˆ“ which is what it now deserves.
CONTACT & PAYMENT
I would prefer cash on collection. please. (Don?ˆ™t worry ?ˆ“ it will fit in your boot!!!) If interested in viewing. please call me on 01886 853445
HISTORY
The first of the iconic VeloSolex came on the market in 1946. The size of the engine was 45cc. delivering 0. 4 CV at 2000 rpm.
In 1971. Solex produced the 5000 - equipped with 16 inch wheels. stainless steel mudguards and a raised handlebar. It was available in blue. yellow. orange and white. The tank and rotor cover were white plastic on all versions. compared with the black plastic of the millions of regular VeloSolex. By now. the engine size was a stunning 48cc (or some claim even 49cc!) in size.
The Velosolex 5000 was also built in a much more rare. foldable version. the Pli-Solex. (The French word for ?ˆ?folding?ˆ™ is ?ˆ?pliant?ˆ™. hence ?ˆ?Fold-Solex?ˆ™ or Pli-Solex.
It was sold from 1974 to 1978. This model has a quick-release hinge on the central beam of the framework which makes it possible to fold it up. another quick-release fitting enabling quick removal of the handlebars and an engine which is also quickly removable ?ˆ“ all done in 20 seconds. according to the French adverts of the time. (Merde. that?ˆ™s quick!)
The idea may have been for M. Hulot (say) to drive to a ?ˆ?Parking?ˆ™ on the outskirts of Paris in his DS. pop the Pli-Solex out of the boot and buzz into the office on it. Then he?ˆ™d fold it up again. carry it up to the bureau for safe keeping and reverse the journey at the end of the day.
Today. the Pli-Solex. if you can find one. would be perfect for taking to shows. tootling around a caravan site on holiday or just owning and enjoying.
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