1956 Patria WKC moped, 47cc. Registration number 443 UYN (n...

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1956 Patria WKC moped, 47cc. Registration number 443 UYN (non transferrable). Frame number 112984. Engine number 2121042.
WKC of Solingen in Germany adopted the Patria emblem in 1898 to badge the company's bicycle products ;the first Patria motor cycles designed by Johannes Rössig appeared in 1925, fitted with Roconova 248cc and 348cc ohc single-cylinder engines, but these models were discontinued in 1927.
In 1931, production of bicycles was joined by a range of autocycles with Sachs 74cc two-stroke, 2-speed engines, and available in a choice of three frame versions, gent's, lady's, or heavy-duty trade carrier. Post WWII the company once again turned to motor cycles as alternative products from 1949.
The company folded in late 1952 and in 1955 the brand re-appeared on a range of mopeds, with optional 1-gear engine from Zündapp, or 2-gear motors from Jlo or Sachs. For the 1956 season, the Moped was extensively restyled with the addition of fashionable port-holed side panels, valanced mudguards, and a pressed-steel, band suspended leading link fork set.
From June until October it is recorded that Currys of Croydon imported a batch for sale, the only time they we offered for sale in the UK.
UYN was sold by Currys of Croydon in 1956 as RBY 311, last taxed in December 1962 it then appears to have been laid up reappearing when sold by Jim Grant of Sevenoaks in 2015 without any paperwork. The next owner registered it with DVLA after obtaining a dating certificate from the East Anglian Cyclemotor Club but they would not reissue the original number, hence 443 UYN. In December 2016 our vendor purchased it and recommissioned it with new tyres and a service. Hardly used since he is now moving to a property with less storage.
Sold with the V5C, dating certificate, copy of the 1962 tax disc and sundry correspondence. Minimal recommissioning should see this rare machine, with wonderful patina on the roads.