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Two seater cycle car, built by the Abergavenny-based inventor, W. H. Jones, 1912, front [image 1 of 2]

Description

W. H. Jones' description which appeared on the back of the photograph:

'No. 1. Two seater cyclecar, made from the fuselage, and landing chassis, off a 'Bleriot' monoplane. The propulsion is by means of a motor cycle twin cyl. engine and rear belt driven wheel, the steering is by cable & bobbin to the front wheels. This car was extremely comfortable to ride in over rough ground.

Built in 1911 for "Sir E. Channing Wills" from old parts by W. H. Jones.'

Owner:
Abergavenny Museum
Creator:
Unknown
License information:
Reproduced by permission of Abergavenny Museum
Copyright Details:
Abergavenny Museum 2002
Publisher Ref:
GTJ02083
Item uploaded:
18/1/2011
Date originally created:
1912
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