New Imperial - what model/year?

[johking]

Can anyone say what model/year this New Imperial m/bike is? I am guessing the photos were taken in the early 20s (husband's grandfather).

Many thanks in advance for any information you can give me.

Jo

[R]

Looks like its going to be just post WW1.

This, said to be a 1918, looks rather similar.

This is mentioned as a Model 7, with a 1000cc  JAP engine (sidevalve v-twin).
(engines made in Tottenham in London)

Great photos !
This was luxury motorcycling in its day, but do note the bicycle type brake on the front wheel !!.
It may take someone very familiar with these models to give a definitive exact year,
they were usually quite similar for years and years...
hopethishelps

[johking]

Oh that's great, thank you very much indeed. That's just what I was hoping for. It does look remarkably similar and that fits with the dates. Lovely to see the green colour and the leather case at the back.

The bicycle-style brake is crazy, hadn't noticed it until you mentioned it.

He probably spent quite a bit on it plus sidecar....