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
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The Mangere Motorcycle and Aero Pageant that was held at the Mangere Aerodrome on Saturday March 29th, 1952, was a combined effort between the Auckland Aero Club, and the Mangere and Otahuhu motorcycle clubs. The days events included a combination of motorcycle racing, gliding and aerobatic displays, the Mangere Marching Girls strutted their stuff, some
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A more comprehensive sales leaflet for the 1935 Indian Scout Pony Model 503 than what was covered in the complete 1935 sales catalogue previously listed. From dealer Bennington Indian Sales, Bennington, in the U.S.A the advertising was clearly aimed at inspiring many a young rider to own the Scout Pony as his/her first motorcycle especially
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The New Zealand Motor Journal covered off all aspects of motoring, including motorcycling as well as automobile, and cycling. From the motorcycling section of this publication is an interesting set of photographs of motorcyclists competing in a hill climb on Mt Roskill, an event that was organised by the Sports Motor Cycle Club of Auckland
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