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RUDGE-WHITWORTH
THE COMPLETE STORY |
| By: |
Bryan Reynolds |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£25.00 |
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£20.63 |
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£4.37 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1847976875 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781847976871 |
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Currently 6 available |
| Publisher: |
THE CROWOOD PRESS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
21 April, 2014 |
| Pages: |
160 |
| Description: |
Tells the history of the Rudge-Whitworth cycle and motorcycle company, from the late 1800s to the 1940s, including full production histories of the motorcycle models. This title covers topics such as: origins of Rudge-Whitworth, from Daniel Rudge's early bicycles, to the Pugh family merger; and the invention of the Rudge Multi gear engine in 1912. |
| Synopsis: |
This is a history of the Rudge-Whitworth cycle and motorcycle company, from the late 1800s to the 1940s, including full production histories of the motorcycle models. Topics covered include: the origins of Rudge-Whitworth, from Daniel Rudge's early bicycles, to the Pugh family merger; the expansion into motorcycle production in 1909, with the 'M' prototypes and 'F'-head engines; the invention of the Rudge Multi gear engine in 1912, and a subsequent Isle of man win in 1914; the innovative 'Rudge Four' engines, with four parallel valves per cylinder; the 'Python' models - Rudge equipment used by other manufacturers, including in Enzo Ferrari's Scuderia Ferrari, and finally the post-war slump and a move to EMI, with later attempts to revive the Rudge name. |
| Illustrations: |
180 colour photographs 15 black & white photographs |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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