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Description
The motorcycle has been part of a collection of vehicles in Sorsele. The late car collector Mr. Hedman was a recognized expert and passionate enthusiast who restored everything from motorcycles and tractors to cars. He worked as a caretaker for the municipality of Sorsele for nearly 40 years and became a well-known motoring personality in the area. Bilweb Auctions has now been entrusted with selling the collection on behalf of the estate. Several of the vehicles are set up on jack stands to prevent the tires from being damaged during long-term storage. The vehicles could therefore not be moved out for photography, and in some cases it was not possible to document the vehicles from all angles.
The motorcycle is an Örnen Victoria model 354, 1954 model year. The motorcycle was purchased new by forestry worker Ögren, residing in Lomselenäs in Sorsele parish. Ögren was 40 years old when he bought his motorcycle. Four years later it was acquired by a younger forestry worker colleague, Mr. Norberg, who was 27 years old at the time. The last entry on the certified copy of the registration certificate shows that the last registered owner used the motorcycle until 1963.
We do not know when the motorcycle was deregistered, but it was in any case done before the state introduced the central vehicle registry in 1973. The motorcycle still has the old county registration number AC 4767. A certified copy of the old registration certificate is included. The buyer will therefore need to apply for an origin check (ursprungskontroll) with the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen), and once that is approved, the motorcycle must then undergo a registration inspection at an inspection station.
This is a distance auction. The photographs were taken by an independent photographer, and information about the vehicle and its technical condition, to the extent such information was available, has been obtained from the estate administrator. BWA has therefore not inspected the vehicle on site at the seller's location.
The motorcycle is an Örnen Victoria model 354, 1954 model year. The motorcycle was purchased new by forestry worker Ögren, residing in Lomselenäs in Sorsele parish. Ögren was 40 years old when he bought his motorcycle. Four years later it was acquired by a younger forestry worker colleague, Mr. Norberg, who was 27 years old at the time. The last entry on the certified copy of the registration certificate shows that the last registered owner used the motorcycle until 1963.
We do not know when the motorcycle was deregistered, but it was in any case done before the state introduced the central vehicle registry in 1973. The motorcycle still has the old county registration number AC 4767. A certified copy of the old registration certificate is included. The buyer will therefore need to apply for an origin check (ursprungskontroll) with the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen), and once that is approved, the motorcycle must then undergo a registration inspection at an inspection station.
This is a distance auction. The photographs were taken by an independent photographer, and information about the vehicle and its technical condition, to the extent such information was available, has been obtained from the estate administrator. BWA has therefore not inspected the vehicle on site at the seller's location.
Technical data
Year
1954
Registration date
Mileage
2929 mil
Registration Number
AC4767
Chassis Number
Kw / hp
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Colour
Blue
Condition
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Mechanical condition
Equipped with a four-speed, air-cooled 250 cc two-stroke engine made by Victoria. We do not know when the engine last ran. No attempts to start it were made at the time of photography.
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Exterior condition
The paint is of a simpler quality, with large parts of the motorcycle being hand-painted. Please examine the photos carefully for more information about the condition.
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General condition
An interesting Swedish-built motorcycle in patinated, usable condition.
Facts about the model
The history of the Örnen motorcycle brand.
In 1896, AB Johan Hedbergs maskinaffär was founded in Malmö. Initially, the business focused on the sale and repair of imported bicycles.
In 1900, Hedberg launched his very own bicycle design under the name Örnen. The frames were welded and manufactured in Sweden, while the high-quality hubs and components were imported from England and Germany. The bicycles quickly became known for their robust quality and sold very well. As early as around 1902, the company began experimenting with motorized two-wheelers. During the 1950s, Sweden experienced an enormous boom in mopeds and lightweight motorcycles. Örnen built its own sturdy frames, but like many other Swedish manufacturers, they sourced engines from external suppliers. Among others, they used German engines from Victoria. Around 1954–1955, AB Johan Hedberg in Malmö purchased powerful 250cc Victoria engines and mounted them in their own Swedish-built reinforced frames. These models were designated 354 and 375. The engine is an air-cooled two-stroke producing somewhere between 10 and 14 horsepower. Although the engine has only one cylinder, it features dual exhaust ports. This explains why the engine has two separate exhaust pipes running along both sides of the motorcycle, giving it a very distinctive and symmetrical appearance. Production and sales of Örnen mopeds and motorcycles gradually ceased around 1958–1959. Örnen bicycles, however, continued to be sold on a smaller scale into the 1960s. The company AB John Hedbergs maskinaffär was wound down and ceased operations by the end of the 1960s. The company was located at Drottningtorget 10 in Malmö. The buildings housing the factory and warehouse at Drottningtorget were demolished in the late 1960s when operations ended. Today, the well-known parking garage Anna stands on the site where the Örnen bicycles and motorcycles were once assembled
In 1896, AB Johan Hedbergs maskinaffär was founded in Malmö. Initially, the business focused on the sale and repair of imported bicycles.
In 1900, Hedberg launched his very own bicycle design under the name Örnen. The frames were welded and manufactured in Sweden, while the high-quality hubs and components were imported from England and Germany. The bicycles quickly became known for their robust quality and sold very well. As early as around 1902, the company began experimenting with motorized two-wheelers. During the 1950s, Sweden experienced an enormous boom in mopeds and lightweight motorcycles. Örnen built its own sturdy frames, but like many other Swedish manufacturers, they sourced engines from external suppliers. Among others, they used German engines from Victoria. Around 1954–1955, AB Johan Hedberg in Malmö purchased powerful 250cc Victoria engines and mounted them in their own Swedish-built reinforced frames. These models were designated 354 and 375. The engine is an air-cooled two-stroke producing somewhere between 10 and 14 horsepower. Although the engine has only one cylinder, it features dual exhaust ports. This explains why the engine has two separate exhaust pipes running along both sides of the motorcycle, giving it a very distinctive and symmetrical appearance. Production and sales of Örnen mopeds and motorcycles gradually ceased around 1958–1959. Örnen bicycles, however, continued to be sold on a smaller scale into the 1960s. The company AB John Hedbergs maskinaffär was wound down and ceased operations by the end of the 1960s. The company was located at Drottningtorget 10 in Malmö. The buildings housing the factory and warehouse at Drottningtorget were demolished in the late 1960s when operations ended. Today, the well-known parking garage Anna stands on the site where the Örnen bicycles and motorcycles were once assembled
Location and viewing Information
Location: Sorsele
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Mathias Casserlund
mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Mathias Casserlund
mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
Collection must take place before: 2026-11-25.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
General information about the condition of the vehicles .
- At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
- During the auction days information about a vehicle may be updated up to the day before the auction ends. When you bid at the end of the auction period - and also if you have made an earlier bid - we therefore ask you to read the descriptions carefully, in case something has been changed due to new information.
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- Once you have called in an item and the reservation price is reached we want you to deposit the entire purchase amount into our client funds account before retrieval can take place.
- When you need to retrieve a called in object we want you to examine it carefully. If you consider that the item does not match our description you do not need to complete the purchase. In this case the deposited purchase sum and the entry fee are refunded.
- If you do not examine the item on the spot the call charge will be debited, but you do not have to complete the deal.
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