BODYWORK. Frame: tubular steel, single cradle. Front suspension: parallelogram fork. Rear suspension: rigid.

MECHANICS. Engine: single-cylinder, two-stroke. Displacement: 147 cc (55 x 62 mm). Transmission: belt drive, two-speed gearbox. Engine no.: W13576.

DOCUMENTS: No documentation, but retains an old Spanish registration plate.

HISTORY: Launched in 1923, the 147 Z was the model that opened the market to its manufacturer. It was powered by a simple yet robust British Villiers Mk VIII C engine. Described by the press of the time as “a reliable machine with inexpensive maintenance,” it became a commercial success and one of the most popular motorcycles in the country.

It was offered in a sport version and another marketed as suitable for “ladies and clergymen.” The example presented here preserves its original patina, retaining its original paint and all factory components, including the exhaust.