ALMOST 60 YR OLD ANTIQUE LA COURONNE M’CYCLE NO RESERVE, FREE SHIPPING TO US

US AND CANADIAN BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE; BECAUSE OF RECENT UPGRADED SECURITY REGULATIONS I CAN ONLY SHIP VEHICLES TO PERSONS IN THE US OR CANADA WHO ARE IN THE POSSESSION OF AN OFFICIAL AND VALID PASSPORT. (AN ID-CARD OR DRIVERS-LICENSE ETC. ARE NOT GETTING ACCEPTED ANYMORE BY AUTHORITIES IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY A RECIPIENT). PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU’RE ABLE TO MEET WITH THIS REQUIREMENT BEFORE BIDDING. OR MAKE SURE YOU CAN HAVE SOMEONE IN LINE WITH A VALID US OR AUSTRALIAN PASSPORT WHO IS WILLING TO HELP YOU OUT ON THIS. WHEN YOU LIKE TO KNOW HOW I CAN OFFER THIS BIKE WITH NO RESERVE AND FREE SHIPPING. READ THE EXPLANATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. So once in a while it happens that I come across a bike where even I've never heard of and also no information about is available on the net. Such an unusual bike is this 1956 La Couronne* (*The Crown). which machine was a product of the Carlier-company that was based in the Belgian city of Kortrijk. Carlier started business in the year 1935 and was well known for their tri-cycles (see image). constructed for delivery. but also for disabled persons. In 1955 they started the production of their first (and also last) motorcycle-model. which production only lasted for a single year for reason that these mainly handmade machines were too expensive for them to build. as for instance the complete panelwork and fenders etc. were handcrafted (no molds and dies job). . automatically meaning that these bikes were in the end also too expensive to sell in fair numbers. How many of these bikes have been built is not known. but for sure the output of this small manufacturer was Very low. where today it’s not even certain that any other of these bikes have survived over the years. After their one-year 'motorcycle-adventure' Carlier decided to turn back to their roots by only producing tri-cycles until the year 1970. Like the pictures are showing this machine has many nice and original details which makes it a real pleasure to look at. it is completely in original paint. has only ONE registered owner from new and covered 28069 km (17441 mile) in 59 years. It has been last used in the year 1962. where since then it has been sleeping until recent. In order to get it road-worthy again both tires and inner-tubes have been recently renewed where on this occasion also the bike has been checked through in order that is safe to use. The engine starts at First kick. is running ever so nice and out on the street the bike handles fine correct where also the gearbox works perfectly. In the toolbox are the original tools. wrapped in a 1957 newspaper!The (bomb-proof!) German made Fichtel & Sachs engine as fitted by Carlier is originally covered with metal leg-shields. which protection you can take off and put aside in case you like the bike better without them (see images). Both frame- & engine numbers are matching. The Fichtel & Sachs engine was back in the days very popular and commonly used by dozens of other European motorcycle manufacturers. The nice thing about this is. because of the fact that these F&S engines have been produced in big numbers (close to a million were made). that today there are several online Sachs engine parts-specialists around that are able to supply NOS. used and re-made parts for this type of engine against decent money. This machine has been road-registered on November 23th 1956 and the original Belgian title of back then is still with the bike. Also I’ll provide an official European Certificate of Origin which document will have (when you are the high-bid buyer) your name on and states the make. model. year. displacement. weight etc. of the bike plus an official bill of sale from my company here in Belgium. Furthermore I’ll make sure that all the correct export-paperwork will be in place before the bike leaves from here. which documents will make the process of importing it into the US or Canada an easy ride. -On this listing I’m offering a special (fully sealed) motorcycle crate. careful packing and physical shipping from here in Belgium to a US CFS as close as possible to you at my expense. meaning that I will pay for having the bike crated and all handling etc. plus the ocean-freight charge. where you are responsible for all charges at your end. like entry fees. port. handling and eventually broker fees. If you want any additional information about this. please ask before you place a bid. Furthermore. when you want to receive some better photo's of the bike/shipping. or want to recieve more information about this item. just let me know. I accept PayPal payments. -Additional information to this listing; I only offer shipping by sea. where of course we can advise you on forehand about the process of importing the machine into your country. The complete bike is showing after almost 60 years traces of use and age (patina). Like can be read in the link. nbsp;this antique bike is because of its age and displacement exempt from US import-duty and EPA regulations; https://help. cbp. gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/278/~/importing-classic-or-antique-vehicles-%2F-cars-for-personal-useThe crate will safely sail in a sealed container and the shipment is fully insured for eventual damage/loss. In previous listings I've received many times the same question; "how are you able to offer a motorcycle without any reserve and free shipping??" Where also a few times has been suggested; „Is this a scam??" It is always a kind of sad experience whenever hearing that my best intentions are reason for any negative opinions or thoughts. Thus about how this is possible. . basically very simple;I am a classic motorcycle dealer since the year 1979 and over the last three decades my main business Investment-Bikes has made nice and rare motorcycles available to customers all over the world. for which activity I have over the years only used one single shipping-company* (*that now has more than 80 years of experience). For reason that I'm having shipments on a constant/weekly base. I buy at the beginning of each year a big amount of shipping-volume against a huge discount (which enables me to ship at Very low cost but on the same go have high quality shipments). When counting to this that by experience I’ve learned that a serious bike will always attract a serious customer. which person is also willing to pay a fairly correct price. then this is how I’m able to make such offers. make money for a living and have a satisfied customer. Before listing a bike with no-reserve and free shipping. I of course always keep in mind that on a (for me) unfortunate day I can loose a little money on it. but then of course that’s just life (and on the other hand the advantage for the buyer!)I always pack bikes myself. only use certified crates plus new packing-materials and deliver the crated machines in person at the Antwerp warehouse of the shipping-company (see images). nbsp;will of course inform you about the complete process of shipping from the beginning on and send you pictures of the process of packing & actual delivery at the port as soon as I'm done.