The Mochet Velocar, introduced in 1932, created interest in the idea of semi-recumbent bicycles, and Danish engineer Holger Moller patented his variation, the ‘Moller Auto-cycle’, in 1935. It has a more upright position than the Velocar.
Triumph subsequently built a ‘Moller’ under license. Like other ‘novelty’ bicycles of the era, it does not appear to have been a fast-selling model, and was not greatly promoted by Triumph. Nevertheless it seems that for a short period the Triumph Moller did enjoy a reasonable production run. Its primary claim to fame retrospectively is the 1936 Pathe News footage of the Triumph Moller being road tested by the well-known racing cyclist Evelyn Hamilton.
This Triumph Moller was sold by Duplex Motors, the main cycle and motorcycle dealer in Darlington. You can see pictures of their shop and read about the sudden demise of the company further down the page.
It is an older restoration. The paint has weathered a bit, which gives it some patina – in fact the paintwork looks original. The chrome is good and the machine is in very good condition all round. The previous owner fitted French 550A tyres with whitewalls; these look lovely, but are a little wide for the rims. It should have 19 x 1 3/4″ Velosolex tyres, which are available on UK ebay for £79 a pair. Everything works well and the Triumph Moller is ready to ride.
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