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Rare 100+‑year‑old Cleveland M19 — AMCA‑awarded example from a collector's private collection, Raasepori

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Registered: Yes
Registration number: RW-808
VIN number: 12991
Valid traffic insurance: Yes
Inspected: Inspection not required
Emission modified: No

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Rare over 100-year-old Cleveland M19 – AMCA-awarded example from a collector's private collection. Offered is a true rarity in motorcycling history: a 1919 Cleveland M19. This American classic is a significant part of motorcycling history and is now seeking a new home directly from a long‑time collector's private collection.

The bike has been part of a carefully tended collection and is being sold due to the owner's advanced age and illness. This is not a forced sale; the aim is to find a new owner who appreciates its rarity. The motorcycle was restored in Sweden and the current owner imported it to Finland in 2009.

The Cleveland M19 was the only lightweight motorcycle chosen by the United States War Department for dispatch use in the First World War. It performed its duties excellently in demanding conditions.

Unique engineering: the bike has the distinctive transverse‑mounted 220 cc two‑stroke engine and a low profile, which make it particularly interesting.

The machine has been recognised internationally, winning the prestigious AMCA (Antique Motorcycle Club of America) Junior First prize in the small motorcycles class in Germany. It was initially awarded Second Prize and, after some improvements, received First Prize in 2004.

Technical details:

Model: 1919 Cleveland M19 (USA)
Engine: 220 cc, two‑stroke
Gearbox: 2‑speed
Weight: only 75 kg — very light and nimble to handle.

The bike was originally imported into Sweden as new.

This motorcycle is a perfect addition to a museum or a demanding collector's display.

Take the opportunity and acquire a piece of genuine motorcycle history directly from an expert home!

First registration in Finland: 25 January 2010

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Defects and other observations

Has not been running for a long time and will most likely require some inspection and work.

The current owner has ridden the bike, but it is not recommended for road use — even if registered, it does not meet modern requirements.

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