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1914 Clyno 5/6hp with sidecar components. Located in…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
22-Jul-2008
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Description:
1914 Clyno 5/6hp with sidecar components. Located in Northampton, United States of America, cyclo was formed in 1908 by the Smith cousins, Alwyn and Frank, originally as an accessory manufacturing company. Cyclo patented an early 'inclined' pulley drive system from which the company took its name, 1909 saw the first of the Clyno motorcycles utilising proprietary Vee Twin engines made by the Thrapston, Wolverhampton-based firm, Stevens (later becoming AJS), utilising fittings from Charter lea of London, the following year, a larger machine was built powered by a 750cc 5/6hp Stevens v-twin and continued Clyno's success in trials, including the MCC's prestigious London-Edinburgh and London-Exeter events.
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Category:
Motor Vehicles: Motor Cycles