Harley- Davidson 1918 989 cc IOE V-twin model “F” frame # 18T 12921The first V-twin Harley prototype was displayed at the Chicago Motorcycle Show in February 1907, but it wasn’t until 1909 that the first twins were for sale; officially they were still considered prototypes and only 27 were sold. The engine had a capacity of ..
This 1909 Pierce Four is a remarkable motorcycle. It is also one of fewer than 35-40 Pierce Fours produced in 1909. It is a true gem of the American motorcycle industry. The Pierce Four was the first American 4-cylinder motorcycle and used a distinctive chassis that set it apart from any other motorcycle of the time. In 1..
An interesting early tandem bicycle from the early period of cycling. Lady back frame in the X frame design which was common on standard bicycles of the time. It has been suggested that it was made by Chater-Lea; no markings can been seen, but makers markings might be under the layers of black paint.Nickel plated front forks, front and re..
Motosacoche 1905 “A1” 1¼ HP 212 cc aiv single fitted to period bicycle engine # 3983In 1899 the French brothers Henri and Armand Dufaux designed a little four-stroke engine. They set up production facilities in Switzerland and arranged the engine and ancillaries in a small sub frame that fitted into the frame triangle of a b..
verk. Motorrad der Firma Brennabor Werke Gebr. Reichstein Brandenburg Havel,"Leichtes Motorzweirad" Bj. 1908, mit Motor Dufaux Motosacoche A1 aus der Schweiz Bj. 1908,nicht restauriert, im alten Fundzustand, der Motor wurde nachgerüstet, leider fehlt der Benzintank und der Öltank, der verbaute Messingtank ist ein ..
Reg. no. BS 9985Frame no. 2030Engine no. 2030 Cousins Ailwyn and Frank Smith founded the Clyno Engineering Co. in 1909 making adjustable belt pulleys for motorcycle transmissions. It was not long before they turned their attention to making complete motorcycles using the best propriety parts available a..
Reg. no. SV 6476Frame no. 2658Engine no. 2658 On the original Patent application in February 1900, the Swiss Dufaux brothers and their partners described it as ‘Motor appliance for pedal bicycles having the external appearance of a saddle bag’. Saddle bag in French is ‘sacoche’ henc..
Reg. no. BS 9685Frame no. 673Engine no. A 1098 Based in Nottingham, Campion like many other early motorbike manufacturers, initially made their name producing bicycles and when they did start motorcycle production they used proprietary engines ranging from 147cc lightweights to 996cc V-twins f..
"The K3 Magnette must rank in the history books as the most famous and successful of all the record breaking MGs. With only 33 examples produced durin..