Charles Morel – Bicyclette Pliante c.1896/97
Circa 1896/97 Charles Morel folding military bicycle „systéme Capitaine Gérard“
A unique example of the earliest version of the „Capitaine Gérard“ bicycle, as disaigned by Charles Morel. No other example of this „prototype“ model in as good original condition as this exists anywhere in the world.
The Charles Moret with single down tube is the rarest of the Captaine Gerard models.
Is still has the owner plaque from the original military officer who owned this bike.
The serial number on handlebar: 2511
With full and responsible knowledge I can write that this is the rarest and most interesting historical machine I have ever offered for sale.
This is a real museum artifact.
Very interesting discussion about this type of machine on the Tonton Velo forum.