Glad you mentioned a single being in that frame. I couldn't find a single twin that style, but then again I'm sure I don't have near the pictures that were taken of Maldwyn on Merkels! I think it's kind of cool that Milby let folks ride it. I'm sure it sparked a bug in more than a few folks. Here's a couple shots......... Maldwyn is on a '10 Merkel single with a '12 30.50 in it. The other is of a couple singles after a wreck in Sandusky, Ohio. The scan is again, kinda crappy, but can you make out that buckled front rim?
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i like that pic with the 2 singles .haven't seen that one. this is the only pic i could find of the U model replica . its a tiny little thing.
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Very cool machine. John did a nice job on that one. Here's a shot of Maldwyn and another rider after the crash in Sandusky......Attached FilesCory Othen
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Here is a picture of Maldwyn Jones at the 1913 motorcycle races in Toronto, Ontario. He came second in the 3 mile professional class on his Merkel. He came first in the 10 mile professional class on his Excelsior. He came second in the 15 mile professional class. It is not a clear picture if the Merkel. (The system will not accept my picture so I will have a friend post it for me). Tom Wilcock AMCA # 381
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Originally posted by Tom Wilcock View PostHere is a picture of Maldwyn Jones at the 1913 motorcycle races in Toronto, Ontario. He came second in the 3 mile professional class on his Merkel. He came first in the 10 mile professional class on his Excelsior. He came second in the 15 mile professional class. It is not a clear picture if the Merkel. (The system will not accept my picture so I will have a friend post it for me). Tom Wilcock AMCA # 381Attached Files
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heres a picture of one of my first patina jobs,maldwyns 1910 merkel racer.amatuer attempt.
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Originally posted by Tom Wilcock View PostHere is a picture of Maldwyn Jones at the 1913 motorcycle races in Toronto, Ontario. He came second in the 3 mile professional class on his Merkel. He came first in the 10 mile professional class on his Excelsior. He came second in the 15 mile professional class. It is not a clear picture if the Merkel. (The system will not accept my picture so I will have a friend post it for me). Tom Wilcock AMCA # 381Cory Othen
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Hey jurassic, was that machine in the museum in Sturgis? It seems to me that when I was there in '07 there were a few bikes on display that had this similar finish. I haven't developed the pictures yet to see if there was a Merkel on display....... I'm glad now that the Mrs. got me a digital!Cory Othen
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Back to the original subject; I found this Pope link & info with some pictures which might be of interest. I know nothing about Popes so I don't know if what the writer says is accurate but page has some nice pictures etc...
http://thevintagent.blogspot.com/search/label/pope:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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Originally posted by c.o. View PostHey jurassic, was that machine in the museum in Sturgis? It seems to me that when I was there in '07 there were a few bikes on display that had this similar finish. I haven't developed the pictures yet to see if there was a Merkel on display....... I'm glad now that the Mrs. got me a digital!
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Originally posted by jurassic View Posthey cory ,yes that merkel single is in the sturgis museum.good thing you checked it out,that museum has some nice pieces.Cory Othen
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Originally posted by Eric MATHIEU View PostBack to the original subject; I found this Pope link & info with some pictures which might be of interest. I know nothing about Popes so I don't know if what the writer says is accurate but page has some nice pictures etc...
http://thevintagent.blogspot.com/search/label/popeCory Othen
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Here is another over-head valve v-twin motor that is very similar to the Pope motor. I don't know of any in existence. Does anybody know where we can find one? This is a
1915 Saginaw cyclecar motor made by the Valley Boat & Engine Company of Saginaw,
Mi. Belt driven and they claim 50 mph and 50 mpg. They claim you don't even need a garage to house it. "Run it up on your porch if you like".
DickAttached Files
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Now that's a mighty stack of motors. I've been digging, but haven't found much info yet. There were actually a whole slew of cyclecar manufacturers in the U.S. I've found out boat info for the Valley Boat and Engine Company, but it pre-dates cyclecar production. Interesting stuff Dick!Cory Othen
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