Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
1867 Roper Steam Cycle Replica
Sylvester Roper, (1823-1896), created the first successful motorcycle by combining the bicycle with a coal fired boiler engine. Self propulsion resulted and Roper continued to create and develop his steam powered motorcycle and other innovative ideas. This model had a rigid forged iron fork and frame with a solid handlebar and wood grips. The original motorcycle is locked in a storage room at the Smithsonian Museum. (info provided by the consignor)
For consignment, an 1867 Roper Steam Cycle replica, an astounding, museum quality recreation from notable mechanical artist William Eggers whose work has been featured in Hemmings Motor News, museums, and other notable venues. The incredible tribute does not run but closely replicates the construction of Roper's original creation.
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A steel band encircles each ash spoked wagon wheel which was turned on a lathe along with the hubs, hand grips, and foot pegs. Red oak was used on the rest of the bike and the steel frame is wrapped in a wood veneer for accurate aesthetics. The rider sits forward and would have controlled the speed by twisting the hand grips, allowing steam into the cylinders, the pistons pumping as the rear wheel turned. The boiler is made of rolled brass and on a functioning bike, charcoal would have been fed through a round opening and smoke would have billowed from the chimney behind the seat. Our seat is made of black leather, artfully crafted to look aged, just as the rest of the bike.
This is a fantastic piece for display and a peek into the earliest, self propelled two wheeler ever produced. If you have a motorcycle or transportation museum, think of the possibilities! If you have a motorcycle collection, or sell them, this one might be the topic of more conversations with visitors. You'll never be able to get a real Roper, but this accurate depiction is a fine representation and a grand piece of American transportation history!
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.
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| Year: | 1867 |
| Make: | Roper Steam |
| Model: | Cycle Replica |
| Mileage: | 0 |
| Exterior Color: | Wood |
| Interior Color: | Black |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | other |
| Stock: | 7181 |
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| Transmission: | |
| Vin: | Bill of Sale |
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Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn findcollections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
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This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
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