A small catalogue for Lucas electrical components fitted to most common 1935-37 British motorcycles. This was a big change for the industry as it was when Lucas introduced the 2 brush generator with the MCR Voltage Regulator in 1937 for better charging control. You may notice that Velocette is not included on the list as
1937 Lucas Motorcycle Electrical Components and Price List. Read More »
Another one for the Stinkwheel file. When I was young(er) Bantams were everywhere, mostly the D1. You could identify them easily, they were the ones being passed by the Honda 50s. But they survived and by the late 1970s owners were dragging them out of the garden shed with the idea of restoration. And then
1950 BSA Bantam Sales Leaflet. Read More »
Fold out sales brochures can be very difficult to display as in their original form motorcycles can be upside down, sideways, or standard portrait as the customer and publisher decide what is the best way to maximise the paper, the folds required and how much information to include. This brochure is no different. So we
1939 Sunbeam Sales Catalogue. Read More »
And a Movie!! For 1915 Rover were producing a 499cc single cylinder engine of their own design, with a belt drive to a 3 speed Sturmey Archer rear hub. Simple design, with reliability, what more could a customer want. The leaflet has an impressive illustration of the motorcycle and sidecar, as well as the standard
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When electrical equipment is thought of for British motorcycles, particularly 1950 and 60s, Lucas would at the top of that list. Then Miller. Very little thought seems to be given to Wipac, perhaps because to a lot of people Wipac is thought of more for agricultural applications, especially their magnetos which are built down to
Wipac Motorcycle and Cyclemotor Manual Electrical Application. Read More »
