The French Heritage Foundation, with the support of Motul, deliver every season, since 2015, the large car and motorcycle awards. This year the winner of the latter is this Autocyclette Clément of 1912, as they have published from Le Repaire des Motards. With an established endowment of 10,000 euros, the restoration work of this French jewel is expected to begin soon.
This unit was bought new by the grandfather of the previous owner and has been stored for more than sixty years. That is why an important restoration is now required to work again. The total cost of the same will reach a final figure that will exceed 15,000 euros, according to the first calculations made.
Autocyclette Clément 2 HP ¾, 1912: More than 60 years stored
At first glance, the Autocyclette Clément 2 HP ¾, 1912, winner of this Motul Moto Grand Prix 2025 award, we might seem scratch meat. However, as they explain in the description of their candidacy, “It was revealed that it was only superficially oxidized, except for a more damaged part of the tank. It is in quite original original condition and especially 90%. “
The engine does not seem that it does not have important problems of grab -bass or corrosion, but one of its cylinders could be gripped. On the other hand, 2 valves are stuck and the admission and escape elbows need to be reefo. “After completely disassembling and cleaning the motorcycle, decapar and sand the whole set, nickel the pieces (except the handlebar that is too large), the screws will partially be part of partly before reassembling the motorcycle.”they detail from the Heritage Foundation.
The history of Autocyclette Clément 2 HP ¾ of 1912 is linked to the French motorcycle manufacturer Adolphe Clément. We are facing the number 87 of how many of the model were assembled. In addition, this version does not use oil pump in favor of a drill pump.
The Autocyclette Clément with its final chain transmission, advanced to its time, while the competition used to use direct transmission by Correa. It is also equipped with a 2 -speed English gearbox with progressive clutch that was unique and innovative for the time.
Once restored and in operating conditions, this autocyclette clément 2 hp ¾ of 1912 will participate in various events, halls and competitions under petition.
