WW1 Military Motors - 1916 set x 50 cards

[Lancashire Fusilier]

"Wicker" amongst others are still producing Heritage Wickerwork sidecars.

Thank you for the information.

Regards,

LF

[Lancashire Fusilier]

The following series of photographs are a gallery of ' wicker ' motorcycle sidecars, all amazing designs and constructions.

it is sometimes hard to comprehend that they were attached to motorcycles, and people, both adults and children happily rode in them on the open roads, which by today's safety standards, would be unthinkable.

This first photograph shows a WW1 era ' Wicker ' sidecar, the letter on the motorcycle's number plate is a little hard to read, were it a ' D ' it is an early Kent plate, if it is an ' O ' it is an early Birmingham plate.

LF

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[Lancashire Fusilier]

A Triumph motorcycle and ' wicker ' sidecar combination, with the ' AB ' number plate letters being an early Worcester registration.

LF

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[johnboy]

Built for speed and not for comfort

[Lancashire Fusilier]

Here is a rather opulent De-luxe ' Wicker ' sidecar, with a wonderful array of front and rear lamps, a folding wind-shield, a spectacular horn system operated by the sidecar passenger, and there also appears to be a soft toy attached to the front of the sidecar.

The ' LA ' number plate letters, are for an early London North West region registration.

LF

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[johnboy]

Is that an air intake?

[Lancashire Fusilier]

Is that an air intake?

I think it is the front end of the Horn, the Horn's ' bulb ' is by the sidecar passenger's side, and is connected by an air tube.

Regards,

LF

[johnboy]

You're probably right but would such a small bulb be effective over that distance.

[Lancashire Fusilier]

You're probably right but would such a small bulb be effective over that distance.

It is certainly unusual to have 2 Horns, one of the handle bars and one on the sidecar, and that is quite a large ' bulb ', so I assume both the Horns worked effectively.

Regards,

LF

[Lancashire Fusilier]

Two nice ' Triumph ' motorcylces with wicker sidecars.

The ' LB ' number plate on the right, is an early London North West region registration, and that on the left, if it is ' LO ' it is again London North West, or if it i s ' JO ', it is an early Oxford registration.

Of note, are the custom made weather-proof sidecar passenger leg coverings.

LF

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A ' Clyno ' motorcycle with wicker sidecar combination, with the ' Clyno ' motorcycle being very successfully used during WW1 as a motorcycle machine gun combination.

LF

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A ' Brough ' motorcycle with an ornate wicker sidecar, the ' AL ' number plate letters are for an early Nottingham registration.

LF

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[Lancashire Fusilier]

Craftsmen weaving a ' Wicker ' motorcycle sidecar.

LF

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[Lancashire Fusilier]

A great photograph, showing a Royal Engineers' Serjeant enjoying a ride in a stylish wicker sidecar attached to a ' Campion ' motorcycle.

The ' AL ' number plate letters are for an early Nottingham registration, with Nottingham being the location of the ' Campion ' motorcycle factory.

The Royal Engineers' Serjeant, is wearing a ' grenade ' badge above his Serjeant's chevrons.

LF

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[MikeyH]

A friend up in Lancashire, Hubert Pilkington was making replica wicker motor cycle side-car bodies and car seats, this back in the late 60's and seventies. I can recall a scene in his workshop very reminiscent of #4713.

Mike.

[Lancashire Fusilier]

"Wicker" amongst others are still producing Heritage Wickerwork sidecars.

GWF1967,

It is good to see that someone, is continuing with the skilled weaving of custom made wicker motorcycle sidecars :-

www.wickersidecars.com

Regards,

LF

[Lancashire Fusilier]

A friend up in Lancashire, Hubert Pilkington was making replica wicker motor cycle side-car bodies and car seats, this back in the late 60's and seventies. I can recall a scene in his workshop very reminiscent of #4713.

Mike.

Mike,

To see the weaving of the wicker sidecars must have been very interesting, and I have been able to find at least one Company who is still making them today.

Regards,

LF

[Lancashire Fusilier]

A ' Humber ' motorcycle, with a wicker sidecar combination.

LF

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A seldom seen ' Rex ' motorcycle, made in Birmingham, with a wicker sidecar combination.

The ' EH ' number plate letters are for an early Stoke-on-Trent / Hanley registration.

LF

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[Lancashire Fusilier]

An interesting commercial use of a ' wicker ' motorcycle combination, as seen attached to this 1915 ' Rover ' motorcycle in use with the G.P.O. ( General Post Office ) as a 14 cubic feet parcel carrier.

The ' DU ' number plate letters, are for an early Coventry registration.

LF

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[Lancashire Fusilier]

To close out my presentation of ' Wicker ' sidecars, here are 2 wonderfully restored motorcycles with their wicker sidecar combinations, which shows us exactly what the motorcycles and their wicker sidecars actually looked like in everyday use.

The first photograph, shows a 1915 ' Triumph ' motorcycle with a wicker sidecar combination.

LF

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[Lancashire Fusilier]

An extremely nice 1914 ' Lea Francis ' motorcycle made by the Coventry based motorcycle manufacturer, together with it's wicker sidecar.

LF

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[GWF1967]

An extremely nice 1914 ' Lea Francis ' motorcycle made by the Coventry based motorcycle manufacturer, together with it's wicker sidecar.

LF

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A thing of beauty.

Fantastic collection of pictures LF.

[Lancashire Fusilier]

Returning to Phelon & Moore with a few more photographs of their ' P & M ' motorcycles, here is an excellent photograph of an RAF Despatch Rider with her 498 cc P & M motorcycle sidecar combination.

This photograph was taken at RAF Duxford, and not only shows excellent details of the Phelon & Moore motorcycle, but also the RAF Despatch Rider's uniform including her helmet and goggles, mackintosh, leather gauntlet gloves and spats.

The ' AW ' letters on the number plate, are for an early Shrewsbury/Shropshire registration.

LF

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[Lancashire Fusilier]

Here is an excellent 3/4 side view of the same Phelon & Moore 498 cc ' P & M ' RAF motorcycle sidecar combination, as seen in posts #4694/95, photographed at the same location.

The WRAF Despatch Rider is wearing a stylish fur trimmed cap and greatcoat, and the nicely leather lined sidecar carries the ' R.A.F. ' marking on it's side.

We also have a good view of the Acetylene Generators powering both the motorcycle's headlight, and the spotlight fitted to the sidecar.

The ' LM ' letters on the number plate, are for an early London North West region registration.

LF

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