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Originally constructed in 1922 as a petrol-powered bike, it was converted to run on electricity in 1942

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This extraordinary motorbike, now 103 years old, began its life as a 1922 Douglas 2 ¾. In 1942, Mr. Pidcock from Peterborough transformed it into an electric motorbike due to the scarcity of petrol during World War II. The bike gained some attention previously when it appeared in the June 1942 issue of Motor Cycling magazine. It is thought to be among the first electric bikes to receive road registration. The bike can reach speeds of 18 mph, and…
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thepack.news broke the news in on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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