A to Z Reference

Reference: A to Z classic reference: FN – Fusi

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18th November 2011

Straight frame tubes were the hallmark of pre-war Francis Barnetts FN 1901-62 Belgium Like BSA, FN (La Fabrique Nationale d’Armes […]
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Reference: A to Z classic reference: BMW

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rrosenthal

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18th November 2011

1938 250cc BMW R23 single BMW 1923-to date Germany Today BMW is Germany’s only large scale motorcycle manufacturer. Although portraying […]
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Reference: A to Z classic reference: Vincent

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18th November 2011

Vintage HRD-badged Vincent-built machine with 490cc JAP engine Vincent 1928-55 UK Born in London to wealthy parents whose main income […]
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Reference: A to Z classic reference: Sadrian – Scorpion

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18th November 2011

1937 Motor Glide motorcycle from Salsbury Sadrian 1956-63 Spain Established maker of lightweight three-wheelers who branched out into lightweight motorcycle […]
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Reference: A to Z classic reference: Olmo – Overseas

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18th November 2011

1901 Astor-powered Orient single Olmo 1951-c1961 Italy Production began using Mosquito clip-on units mounted under the pedal crank of suitable […]
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Reference: A to Z classic reference: La Francaise Diamant – Levis

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18th November 2011

Nineties Laverda 750S La Francaise Diamant 1907-54 France Parisian firm, under the Alcyon umbrella for much of its life. Built […]
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