The rollsroyce of motorcycles a foulis motorcycling book. Motorcycles, the complete book of motorcycles and their riders, annes publishing ltd 1996. Gillies, mark 1989, az of cars of the 1930s, bay view books. To the vintage motorcycle enthusiast they are the holy grail, the companies run of motorcycle production from 1919 to 1940 producing two of the most sought after bikes in history and a legacy that lives on in brough superior clubs, an endless array of hard cover books and the spectacle that occurs when any brough comes up for auction.
Exciting collection chronicles over 100 years of motorcycle history with illustrations of 45 accurately detailed models, including gottlieb daimler motor bicycle 1885, 19 royal enfield, 1947 indian chief, 1966 bsa a65 lightning, and the honda es21 future motorcycle concept prototype, among others. Brough superior is generally reqarded as the rollsroyce of motorcycles, yet there has been only one history book written on this nottingham based. Upon hearing the name of the new motorcycle company, his father made the comment, i suppose that makes mine the brough inferior. New brough superiors further design work and verona show. Brough superior catalogue 1939 replica vintage motor. See more ideas about vintage motorcycles, motorcycle and british motorcycles. This was the seventh brough that lawrence had owned. Brough superior is generally reqarded as the rollsroyce of motorcycles, yet there has been only one history book written on this nottingham based manufacturer. Brough superior 1931 descriptive leaflet well illustrated. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the name brough superior was synonymous with the very best in motorcycle design. The new broughs are hand made to order, just as the original brough superior were, and that makes them a tad expensive. Fully restored, it looks about as fine as they come. Aston martin expands into motorcycles with brough superior. Barn find of the rolls royce of motorcycles brough superior.
Brough superior a short history of the rolls royce of motorcycles. George brough started building motorcycles shortly after the first world war. Brough superior baby pendine a short history of the. Brough superior the complete story by peter miller. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Brough superior is generally reqarded as the rollsroyce of motorcycles, yet there has been only one history book written on this nottingham based manufacturer back. If you are genuinely interested in having a brough superior made then you might want to check the new brough superior website the brough superior ss100 is arguably the best road motorcycle ever made. Aston martin partners with brough superior for 100.
Brough superior product categories national motorcycle. Its short and dense history over 21 years, the circumstances of its disappearance, the rarity of its motorcycles, their high price and their careful manufacture, have contributed to make. History of the brough superior motorcycle from wikipedia. A brief history of the brough superior ss100 the worlds. The pub sign carries a picture of some white gates behind a.
A matching numbers example that also features the original oil tank it is supplied with an old rf60 continuation logbook and an old v5 registration certificate as well as the current uk v5c logbook. Clark reissued for the 40th anniversary of the brough superior club, this complete story of the most distinguished name in the history of british motorcycles was written with the full cooperation of the brough works and of george brough himself. George brough started the motorcycle making company brough superior motorcycles in the united kingdom during the year of 1919. Includes the development of the brough superior and its racing and trials career. The motorcycles were dubbed the rollsroyce of motorcycles by h. It also has a copy of the works record card and a history letter from the brough superior club. Lawrence, the diminutive multilingual british scholar who led the successful arab revolt against the turks in the first world war, will forever be associated with his thundering brough superior ss100 motorcycle gw. However, they also have an extensive history in north america and have been part of that continents motorcycling soul since long before world war ii. The story of george brough and his passionate quest for the ultimate machine. As a motorcycle enthusiast between the wars, there was only one brand to truly aspire to. The full history of brough superior motorcycles and cars brough superiors in. First ama record at bonneville salt flats with brough superior.
The company produced motorcycles between 1919 and 1940. See more ideas about vintage motorcycles, motorcycle and lawrence of arabia. This cc motorcycle was the prized possession of t e lawrence, better known as lawrence of arabia, and the machine on which he was killed in may of 1935. However, relatively few enthusiasts know that the brough superior name also appeared on motor cars for a short time in the 1930s. Brough superior is generally reqarded as the rollsroyce of motorcycles, yet there has been only one history book written on this nottingham based manufacturer back in 1964 and updated twice, the last time in 1984. The futuristic and artful motorcycle is an amalgam of the aston martin design team and brough superior engineering. The brough superior brand has always fascinated motorcycle enthusiasts.
When i discovered that lawrence was also a motorcyclist i began researching his history in earnest. The british car manufacturer made its debut into the twowheeled genre at the eicma show in milan, italy, proudly announcing their new lightweight, high performance motorcycle. Book information for brough superior the complete story, 9781847971128. The best part is its ready to ride, not just display. Brough superior motorcycles, sidecars, and motor cars were made by george brough in his. George broughs name is legendary in motorcycle circles. Experts are calling the find one of the greatest motorcycle discoveries in decades. The heart of the motorcycle is a turbocharged 997cc vtwin enginethe first in brough superiors history. It was launched on tuesday morning at the eicma motorcycle show. This is likely to be one of those books which will increase significalty in value after the print run is sold. A motorcycle superior to all others george brough was a man who had a love of motorcycles and a social intelligence that enabled him to put his finger on george brough was a man who had a love of motorcycles, and a social intelligence that enabled him. Motorcycle parts for brough superior for sale ebay. Every now and then something special comes up for sale and, in my book, this qualifies, a 1939 brough superior ss100.
Not a strictly motorcycle question, but approx 16 miles away from the site of the borough works, on clipstone road west, forest town, mansfield is a public house called whitegates hotel. Brough superior of nottingham the company produced motorcycles between 1919 and 1940 1919 following an argument, george brough left his fathers brough works to set up brough superior in nottingham. He created motorcycles so good that even rollsroyce didnt object to his bikes being called the rollsroyce of motorcycles. Approximately 3048 motorcycles 19 models were made in the 21 years of production. Brough superior bikes, built from 1924 until 1940, are the most soughtafter twowheel transport in the world. Brough superior motorcycles have always been rare, expensive and preferred by a lot of celebrities, still being desired by a lot of motorcycle collectors. Brough superior the rollsroyce of motorcycles ronald h. Its short and dense history over 21 years, the circumstances of its disappearance, the rarity of its motorcycles, their high price and their careful manufacture, have contributed to make this name a myth. Georges father, william, manufactured brough motorcycles but the brough superior was a separate company, set. The rollsroyce of motorcycles celebrates the companys 100th birthday with a new. Originally william broughs son, george brough, was a partner in his fathers company, but he split from it in 1919 and started his own factory, also in nottingham.
In a bid to change that, the brand partnered with aston martin for the amb 001. There is not enough interest in these sorts of books for subsequent print runs, so my advice is to buy a copy while you can. Nearly every motorcycle nut knows that triumphs are the most famous bikes to ever come out of great britain. The rollsroyce of motorcycles a foulis motorcycling book clark, ronald h. This 1938 brough superior ss100 has seen better days, but most of what you need for a project bike is right there.
Brough superior motorcycles were consider the finest motorcycles in the. Founded by george brough, in nottingham, in 1919, brough superior prided itself for being the rolls royce of motorcycles. Brough superior motorcycles as a teenager i read seven pillars of wisdom without much comprehension, but i reread it in my late twenties and began to understand that it was more than a great boys own yarn. From triumph motorcycles in america is an interesting tale of how the first triumph. Is this sleekstyled, hightech track bike one for the history books. Brough superior is een brits historisch merk van motorfietsen. Just make the header elf oil and saybrough superior motorcycles have teamed up with elf oil to market a purpose made 10w60 oil for the latest brough superior motorcycles. Quite what george broughs father, nottinghambased motorcycle manufacturer william edward brough, thought when his younger son cheekily added the word superior to the family name when founding his rival marque can only be imagined, but its thanks to this act of youthful bravado that we have one of the greatest and mostevocative names in motorcycling.
Get the best deals on motorcycle parts for brough superior when you shop the largest online selection at. This wonderful new brough superior history is loaded with new detail and a lot of really nice colour photos. From the outset his machines were built for the connoisseur who appreciated the best available in style and workmanship. Lawrences brough superior was tailormade by george brough himself and cost 170 pounds in 1932. Brough superior motorcycles classic motorcycles at. However, the most famous brough superior bikes are nearing a century old. See more ideas about lawrence of arabia, vintage motorcycles and history. Clean it up, add a seat, and youll have an exceptional sporting motorcycle.
Only 100 of the new handbuilt amb 001 by aston martin and brough superior will be made. History of brough superior motorcycles george brough sat astride a matchless ss100 by any standards, george brough was one of the most outstanding figures the motorcycle world has ever known. There are 99 illustrations, 192 pages of text and 8 appendices covering patents, dimensions and power curves of engines, the more important successes, specification of the 3 12 litre car and the text of two motorcycle. Metal also suitable for other engines that require a 10w60 oil.
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