1913 4 ¼ HP Precision SV
Appearance (Due to no sales catalogue having yet been sourced, we apologise, but we do not have an image to show the apperance of this machine)
Specification
Engine - 4 ½ h.p. Precision, side by side m.o.i.v., 90 mm. bore x 96 mm. stroke.
Carburetter - A.M.A.C or B & B fitted as standard.
Ignition - Bosch Magneto - with large guard.
Tank - Rounded tank shape, 2 gallons petrol capacity and 3 pints oil, Best and Loyd semi-automatic drip feed lubricator, Petrol sump and filter, screw-down filler caps.
Transmission - Calthorpe two-speed countershaft gear, complete with kick starter , OR with three-speed Armstrong gear, OR with single fixed drive.
Frame - Druid forks standard, weldless steel tubing.
Wheels - 26 in. or 28 in.
Standard Fittings - XL-All pan seat, large aluminium footboards, Calthopre patent quick-detachable sidecar joints, side sheilds to front mudguards, spring-up back stand, front wheel stand, tubular carrier with large pannier bags.
Extras
Notes
This machine is especially designed for sidecar work, and the sidecar to which is attached is priovided with a tradesman's delievery body. The Chassis also takes a touring passenger body if desired.
Additional Information - (Available to members in downloads section)
- Advertisements as published in 1913.
- The Motor Cycle, Nov. 28th, 1912 - Olympia Show Report.
- Bicycling News and Motor Review, Sept. 11th, 1912 - Calthorpe Motor Cycles Article.
- Motorcycling, May 13th, 1912 - Combination Article.
Sources
- The Motor Cycle, Nov. 28th, 1912..
- Bicycling News and Motor Review, Sept. 11th, 1912.
- Motorcycling, May 13th, 1912.