Calthorpe Motorcycle

The Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum has an extensive collection of vintage motorcycles with an overall focus on racing.

Calthorpe motorcycle. For anyone with an interest of all Calthorpe Motorcycles produced between 1909 and 1939. 1914 Calthorpe very nice restored condition only needs a few minor jobs to get it running Has pioneer certificate very original original 1914 rims mudguards petrol tank etc Has correct Precision engine only four others known to have survived Magneto re built new valves all nickle plating done correctly. The motorcycle production at Barn St seems to have been put into a new company.

EUR 260 postage. Calthorpe motorcycles were manufactured from 1909 to 1947. The company name changed again to the Calthorpe Motor Cycle Company and production continued until 1938.

Calthorpe Motorcycles History of the Marque George W. Calthorpe Motorcycles 1909 - 1939 has 108 members. For anyone on two wheels motorcycling enthusiasts Harley-Davidson Magazine seekers of information on building and maintaining motorcycles motorcycles for sale Sturgis Rally.

The following year there were no fewer than six Calthorpe models displayed at the Motor Cycle Show at Olympia some of which featured an free engine clutch and two-speed gear. Take a moment to view our collection by clicking on any of the images on the right. 1909 Late that year after many successful years in the motor car trade the company made its motorcycle debut at the Stanley show.

Among the most notable designs were the CWS T-1 the first Polish-made car to be serially built T-2 and T-8 limousines as well as the extremely successful Sokół motorcycle series. His passion lies in 2-stroke Japanese bikes cafe racers and custom restorations. Calthorpe produced motorcycles from 1909 to 1947.

When Calthorpe launched the Ivory in 1928 it gained immediate acclaim from press and public alike. Hands began manufacture of bicycles in Bordesley Birmingham in about 1890 and built his first motorcycles at Calthorpes Barn Street premises in 1910 - one source says they first exhibited at the Stanley Cycle Show in 1909. If you like old bikes this is a fantastic place to visit.