All the material to hand for 1933 is now on line, incliding a comprehensive report of the Olympia Show, as well as a technical review of the state of the motor cycling nation and oodles of other good stuff. Before making a start on 1934 I’ll take some time to work on the huge backlog of assorted images of motor cycles and motor cyclist greatfully received from my chum Francois.
L-R top to bottom: “‘The Donington Special’ is the name of this Swallow model, which has an exceptionally neat hood, a plated hand-rail and is exhibited with a back and red finish. This example of a lightweight sports body was found on the Royal Enfield stand; the finish is in aluminium fabric. This launch model, to be seen on the AJS stand, is one of the smartest of its type—it has an aluminium finish with black decks and chromium beading. The chassis is enclosed in this new Triumph design; note the car-type wing and the dicky-seat. Black with red upholstery is the finish.”
Motorcycle Timeline 