A member on the Birmingham History Forum found some photos in a charity shop in Worcester and is trying to find out as much as he can about them. The photo attached is of a young NVR Lieutenant ( and probably his Mum in the sidecar) astride a motor cycle first registered June/July, 1925 in London. Another photo shows him in uniform. The original photo is only 2"x2" .I rember someone is white hot on motorcycles on this forum. Can he put a name to it? My Thanks in anticipation...arkrite.
It could well be a Rudge, but I am sure Bodston will sort you out. Google Image Result for http://www.vintage-motorcycle.com/images/bike_large4.jpg Regards Tom
I'm pretty certain that the v-twin engine with the long magneto drive cover behind the rear cylinder is a J.A.P. (J. A. Prestwich) unit. The problem is that they were a proprietary engine manufacturer and their products were used by many. I can't see a top 'flat tank' frame rail and 1925 is quite early for a saddle-tank bike which pushes me in the direction of Matchless. Something like a 'Model J' sidecar outfit. Unfortunately, even Peter Hartley's Matchless history has few pictures of v-twins from this area and catalogue illustrations at the time were notoriously tampered with. There seems to be an extra silencer when compared with this (export) advert. Matchless 1924 Advert I can hawk it around a couple of motorcycle forums if you like. Rich
Thank you both for your efforts. Unless the motor cycle is an exciting new discovery or the chap riding it known to members I think we have enough information. Thanks again. I apolgise for writing NVR when it should RNVR.Hope the youngster made through the coming troubles.Keep you posted if anything comes of it.
