‘Everyone at the shop impressed by the book (Veralls)’. - Ian Hatton
‘I thought it really good value for £25’ - Julie Diplock (Sunbeam MCC Club News Editor)
‘I just received my copy and enjoyed it so much, that the one I have just purchased I would like to send to my friend' - Zach, Bermuda
’‘The Motorcyclists Handbook book is ace, I can't put it down, even fancy a veteran bike now’ Have read a fair bit of the Motorcyclists handbook, well written, nothing is new is it, we just build on the old ideas. Have you any more reprints in the pipe-line ??????
The Motor Cyclist’s Handbook 1911 By Phoenix Chas S Lake Republished 2012
Written by a young motorcycle engineer for the layman in 1911 this profusely illustrated book is an absolute joy for anyone interested in the development, design and the maintenance of veteran motorcycles. A great piece of Social history reproduced as a good quality hardback book for your enjoyment. Full of references to, or adverts for Chater Lea, Douglas, Montgomery, Triumph, Hobart, IVY, NSU, Peugeot, Rex, Premier, JAP, Scott, Arno, Norton, NSU, Motor Reve, BAT, FN, Wanderer, Zenith Motorcycles, AMAC, B & B, JAP and Longuemare Carbs, Bosch Magnetos, Jones Speedo, Dunhill Acetylene Lights, Armstrong Triplex Three speed Gear.
‘To own a motorcycle is in effect to own a private locomotive, capable of transporting its rider up hill and down dale for long distances, with a rapidity impossible with any other class of vehicle of the same size and weight………’
292 pages including period adverts 119 photographs and 145 line illustrations 19 x 12.5 cm
Price £25.00 plus Postage & Packing UK £3.30
Cheques payable to S Brown
Tel: 01684 567 231
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