Unknown 1930's single....

[VintageBike]

Guys, can anyone help Murray Wilsin identify the bike in this picture.  It belonged to his Uncle in the mid 1930s in New Zealand.



Any ideas?

Thanks

Nigel.

[cardan]

I think if Murray gets a bright light and a magnifying glass he might read "New Hudson" on the tank.
New Hudson went in heavily for the enclosed look in the early 1930s (lots of pressed metal enclosing the lower half of the motor and gearbox) so I suspect this example is from the late 1920s. Probably a side valve 500 from about 1929?
It's a handsome bike - a pity about the antiquated carbide lighting set!

Cheers

Leon

[VintageBike]

Thanks Leon!  I've updated the page and let Murray know.

Cheers

Nigel.

[tempo54]

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Sorry but Leon came on before me!!
New Hudson,no doubt,saw one here in Norway in my very
younger days!!

Ulf/Norway