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British Bikes / Southampton Motorcycle manufacturer
« on: October 04, 2005, 11:15:18 PM »
I have discovered that there was a Cycle manufacturer in Southampton that also made Motorcycles, from about 1907-1925. William Charles Ackland (1871-1942) founded the W.C.Ackland Motor and Cycle Company (1895-1936) and ran it with his son, William George Ackland (1903-1994). There is one example of an Ackland Motorcycle in Southampton Museum. It dates from 1922, with a 680cc V twin JAP engine and 3 speed Sturmey Archer box.
That appears to be the limit of knowledge on the subject.
I am interested in any information about Ackland, photos, brochures, press articles, another example, just about anything. If you know something please get in touch.
That appears to be the limit of knowledge on the subject.
I am interested in any information about Ackland, photos, brochures, press articles, another example, just about anything. If you know something please get in touch.