Sales Catalogues

Titled Matters Motor-Cycling this interesting little booklet was published for British Motorcycle Agencies of 209 Manchester St, Christchurch in 1936 advertising what they had hoped was a service worthy for all those who had an interest in motorcycling. An introduction to their purpose is as follows – The objects of this booklet are to acquaint […]

When talking to most vintage enthusiasts their coveted dream machine would be the Brough Superior, but depending on who you talk to those in the know would much rather have a Conventry Eagle Flying “8” (myself included). Perhaps the bright blood red painted petrol tank might be the attraction but the overall sleek lines of

A small 11 page sales catalogue from Dunhills putting it out there of their services to early motorcycling passenger transport. Primarily manufacturers of sidecar chassis’ and components they also offered 2 complete chassis for sale, the Dunhills Patent Triangular chassis, the Underslung Lightweight Unit – Model A35, and the Underslung Touring Chassis – Model A36.

Indian were the first manufacturer to introduce the Dispatch Tow in 1931. Harley Davidson must have seen the advantages of such a machine and introduced their 3 wheeled version called a Dispatch Tow or Servicar (probably depending on the application) in 1932. The main advantage of the Dispatch Tow over a motorcycle and sidecar was

Advertised as 3.49hp models in fact they are Humbers 349cc motorcycles. This is a brief but very informative 7 page leaflet covering those 349cc models for 1929 and were supplied as the 3.49hp Side Valve “Sports”, the 3.49 Overhead Valve “Sports” and the 3.49hp Overhead Camshaft “Sports”. The OCS model would have had to have