RUDGE-WHITWORTH THE COMPLETE STORY

Reynolds Bryan

A history of the Rudge-Whitworth cycle and motorcycle company, from the late 1800s to the 1940s, including full production histories of the motorcycle models.Topics covered include:•The... Read more
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A history of the Rudge-Whitworth cycle and motorcycle company, from the late 1800s to the 1940s, including full production histories of the motorcycle models.
Topics covered include:
•The origins of Rudge-Whitworth, from Daniel Rudge's early bicycles, to the Pugh family merger
•An expansion into motorcycle production in 1909, with the 'M' prototypes and 'F'-head engines
•The invention of the Rudge Multi gear engine in 1912, and a subsequent Isle of man win in 1914
•The innovative 'Rudge Four' engines, with four parallel valves per cylinder
•The 'Python' models - Rudge equipment used by other manufacturers, including in Enzo Ferrari's Scuderia Ferrari
•The post-war slump and a move to EMI, with later attempts to revive the Rudge name

Product specification

Binding
In hardback
Pages
160
ISBN / EAN
9781847976871
Publisher
Languages
English
Publication date
05/2014
Colour illustrations
180
Illustrations
15
Dimensions
22 x 27 x 1,5 cm

Additional information

Book type or Series
History - Descriptive

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