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| Still eye-catching, the 1973 Triumph X-75 Hurricane with Craig Vetter bodywork was meant for BSA and so got BSA's forward-canted version of the Rocket three-cylinder motor. BSA folded first, so the motorcycle, still a BSA at heart, was marketed as a Triumph. |
Here's a second set of my photos from the 2023 Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show Jan. 28 in Florida. (For more, see my
previous post.)
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| 1958 was the first year for the Velocette Venom 500cc single. |
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| This Venom gleams. Note the under-tank tire pump. |
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| 1962 BSA Spitfire Rocket Gold Star scrambler. |
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| Looking factory fresh is this circa 1923 Cleveland A2 two-stroke. |
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| Only the time-worn fuel cap gives away the Cleveland's age. |
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| Highly styled 1963 Cushman Silver Eagle. Too much of a good thing? |
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| 1966 Suzuki T10 250cc twin two-stroke for sale at the swap meet. |
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| Suzuki headlamp wears a frown only a Kabuki dancer could love. |
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| Indian Fours returned to conventional side-valve layout for 1938, giving up on the controversial "upside down" engine. Indian's extravagant full front fenders were yet to come, as was plunger suspension. |
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| 1932 Speed-O-Byke (the circle around the star insignia represented the letter "O"). Realistic looking cylinders were painted on pressed tin and the rack looks like the grate of a steam radiator cover. |
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| Child-sized Speed-O-Byke had chain drive, a coaster brake, balloon tires, fenders and a sprung seat. Expensive during the Depression, it was often the prize in contests meant to draw children. See this period YouTube video of Spanky of the "Our Gang" movies demonstrating one. |
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