25 Ivory Calthorpe Motorcycles

Druid girder fork front rigid rear. Vintage 1934 Calthorpe Ivory Major 500cc Motorcycle Start Up.

In 1909 the motorcycling press buzzed with an important announcement which turned out to be the arrival of the first Calthorpe motorcycle.

25 ivory calthorpe motorcycles. 1930 Ivory Calthorpe 350. Centre rib can be added to suit later years. Burman 3-speed gearbox handshift chain final drive Electrics.

Apr 5 2019 - Explore david js board Calthorpe Ivory Motorcyles on Pinterest. Now here is a chance to purchase this rare 500cc ohv vintage motorcycle. Calthorpe 350 ohv ivory.

Was amongst the earliest makers in Birmingham and traded from 1911-1938. The Calthorpe company was very much the creation of one man George Hands. 1909 Late in the year after several successful years in the motor car trade the Calthorpe company made its motorcycle debut at the Stanley show.

The Minstrel Cycle Company became the Minstrel Rea Cycle Company in 1905 and started making motorcycles in 1909. Hope they can help meeither to borrow to remodel or they can have the curvature remodeled and I payhope they can help me so far. The two-port super model is entirely new and is certainly one of the most attractive machines in its class declared Motor Cycling on September 12th 1928At 147 this machine with its original finish should attract a ready market.

George William Hands was born in America to a British family which was temporarily relocated to Bridgport Connecticut presumably due to his father John. In the 1920s Calthorpe used Villiers as well as Blackburn and JAP engines. Some said it was an Ivory Calthorpe others said it was a Beeser or a Triumph.

The two-port super model is entirely new and is certainly one of the most attractive machines in its class declared Motor Cycling on September 12th 1928At 147 this machine with its original finish should attract a ready market. The following year there were no fewer than six Calthorpe models displayed at the Motor Cycle. In 1929 they caused an industry sensation with the Ivory Calthorpe.

The Calthorpe Motor Cycle Co. This bike is one of only 32 known surviving Ivory Major M1 models. Calthorpe produced motorcycles from 1909 to 1947.

Would like to bring this bike back to the road. Whatever it was. Manufactured by the Minstrel Rea Cycle Company of Birmingham the first Calthorpe motorcycle appeared.

Manufactured by the Minstrel Rea Cycle Company of Birmingham the first Calthorpe motorcycle appeared in 1909 powered by a 35hp White Poppe engine. About 25 miles from Warsaw. 348cc air-cooled OHV single with twin exhaust ports 74mm x 81mm bore and stroke Top Speed.

The company name changed again to the Calthorpe Motor Cycle Company and production continued until 1938. The machines were built by the Minstrel and Rea Cycle Co of Barn Street in Birmingham who were the proprietors of the Calthorpe Motorcycle Company. 1935 Calthorpe 500cc Ivory Major.

This is a sub-section of Calthorpe Motor Co. Here is a copy of an Ivory Calthorpe motorcycle mudguard from 1931 which is the same as the 1930 models. 1932 By now there was the 494cc Ivory IV and for that year only there was also 247cc two-stroke Ivory Minor.

The website is free to join so please sign up below to gain access to additional information and members forum. This was a sturdy single speed belt drive machine powered by the White and Poppe 3 12 HP single cylinder engine. Original Sunburst horn and Calthorpe Creamer front fork adjuster.

From 1925 onward 350cc OHV and 500cc OHC single-cylinder models of their own manufacture were built. Price includes shaped and rolled tail 2-piece step-down join and pressing for chain relief as pictured AU748 45IVORF-1. Its even better when that treasure is a whole motorcycle.

C1936 Ivory Calthorpe 500cc. An older restoration. We are building a comprehensive directory of Calthorpe models which will allow you to view.

This Calthorpe has been restored some years ago. 6v BT-H magneto Frame. Its equipped with a Amal carburetor complete electrical lighting system Terry seat Burman 4 speed box and a magneto ignition made by BTH.

Search still the two exhaust krmmer pipes possibly exhaust headers or mufflers. Please contact us here for more info. Both cycles and motorcycles were produced in the Barn Steet.

Single Amac TT stock Amal 276 fitted Transmission. Calthorpe Ivory pdf When Calthorpe launched the Ivory in 1928 it gained immediate acclaim from press and public alike. Motorcycle manufacture - early years.

The finished width is 6. Offered for re-commissioning. Take a closer look at this 1932 Calthorpe with Glenn Bator.

Dual downtube cradle frame Suspension. Calthorpe Ivory pdf When Calthorpe launched the Ivory in 1928 it gained immediate acclaim from press and public alike. Welcome to the Calthorpe Motorcycle Group dedicated to motorcylces produced between 1909-1947.

1914 The Calthorpe Minor was produced with a 125 engine and a two-speed gearbox in the crankcase. Calthorpe produced motorcycles from 1909 to 1947. See more ideas about motorcyle vintage bikes motorcycle.

1936 Calthorpe Ivory Major Classic Motorcycle Pictures