The programme started with a mock bombing display by F/O. In 1948 the Gloucester Flying Club held their annual "At Home" and flying display at Staverton airfield on Saturday, July 3. Corgi scooter were available with optional sidecars which were also produced by Brockhouse. They were also used by the US Air Force during the Korean War as transport for maintenance staff and were kept aboard aircraft for use by aircrew. Īs a marketing stunt a Corgi scooter was ridden across the American continent. Production of the Corgi scooter for the UK market began in 1948 and 27,050 were manufactured before production ended in October 1954. Sold through a department store the Corgi was branded the 'Indian Papoose' for the US market. Ī company called Brockhouse Engineering of Southport built Corgi scooters (powered by an Excelsior Spryt Autocycle engine) under licence and many were exported to the United States between 1947 to 1954.
The original Corgi scooter was started by pushing, but the Mark 2 was fitted with a kick start and two clutches - a conventional handlebar operated clutch and a 'dog-clutch' which was operated by folding down the right hand footrest to engage the rear wheel, to enable the Corgi to be kick started and run whilst stationary. Both had 98cc two-stroke engine with a single gear. Both were otherwise very similar with small wheels and folding handlebars and seat.
The main difference between the Corgi scooter and the Welbike were that frame was more sturdy (as weight was no longer such an issue) and the Corgi had a fuel tank in the normal motorcycle position between the handlebars and the saddle. Founded by Managing Director John Dolphin at the end of World War II in 1946 the Corgi Motorcycle Company was formed to develop a civilian version of his 98cc Welbike, which had been designed to be dropped by parachute to support airborne troops.
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