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Quaker City Motor Works

Intake unconfirmed

Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038

Quaker City Motor Works was a Philadelphia-area vintage British and European motorcycle repair and restoration shop. Its official site says the Glenside shop closed in August 2023 and does not publish current project intake.

Current turn-key or commissioned-build intake is not supported by the available public evidence. Review the intake notes below and confirm the present scope directly before planning a project.

Source-verified profile

This profile was matched against public business sources for shop identity, location, service focus, and contact presence.

Last checked

Aug 30, 2026

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Project Fit & Intake

Best fit for

Historical reference for Philadelphia-area vintage British and European motorcycle restoration.Source
Archived Triumph service, wiring, and race-preparation examples rather than a currently bookable shop.Source

Documented capabilities

Historically documented vintage British motorcycle repair and restoration, with occasional work on other marques.Source
Historically documented custom wiring, ignition installation, and electrical diagnosis.Source

Confirm before booking

Confirm whether the business has reopened at a new location or under a successor operating model.Source
Do not rely on the historical Glenside address or assume that service, parts, or project intake is currently active.Source

Current intake: The official homepage says the Glenside shop closed in August 2023; no current service location or commissioned-build intake is published.

Intake source

Specialties

vintage British motorcyclesBMW and European classicsrestoration

Services

Restoration Fabrication & Metalwork

Works On

TriumphBMWDucatiBSANorton

MotorcycleQuote-based

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Exact Platforms & Fit

Triumph BonnevilleBMW airhead twinsBSA and Norton classics

Service Area

Glenside · Philadelphia area · Pennsylvania vintage motorcycle clients

Public Portfolio Or Representative Scope

Based on the public sources linked above. Confirm that the shop currently accepts this platform and scope before planning a project or budget.

1963 Triumph TR6 SS

1963 TR6 SS Triumph electrical project

This archived customer job documents Quaker City completing a custom wiring harness, installing digital ignition, converting the motorcycle to negative ground, and test-riding it. The engine, belt-drive, and other custom elements already existed and are not attributed to Quaker City.

Electrical diagnosisCustom wiringIgnition

The Glenside shop is closed; current service is unconfirmed.

Supporting source

FAQs

Is Quaker City Motor Works a real Pennsylvania vintage motorcycle shop?

Yes. Its official site describes a Philadelphia-area vintage British and European motorcycle shop, and public listings show its Glenside location and phone.

Contact

Visit Website (215) 858-7269

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