One of the most famous aero engine manufacturers of WWI, Gnome & Rhone introduced its first motorcycle in 1919, building the Granville Bradshaw-designed ABC under licence. In 1923 the firm introduced single-cylinder power units of its own manufacture, pioneering the use of unitary construction for engine/gearbox, and in the 1930s produced a range of BMW-influenced transverse flat-twins with pressed-steel frames. There were singles too, of course, like this sidevalve-engined 250cc Junior, which featured pressed-steel frames like the larger twins. Premiered at the Paris Salon in December 1933, the Junior was noteworthy for mounting its engine on ‘silentbloc’ bushes: three on early examples, four on later ones. Production of the ‘luxurious motorcycle at a popular price’ commenced in 1934 and the Junior remained in the range until 1939. Nothing is known of this particular machine’s history, although the presence of a 2005 tax disc is a likely indication of when it was last used on the road. The headlamp, tank knee grips and rear rack are missing, while the exhaust is a modern replacement. We are advised that the engine runs well. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with Swansea V5 registration document.
One of the most famous aero engine manufacturers of WWI, Gnome & Rhone introduced its first motorcycle in 1919, building the Granville Bradshaw-designed ABC under licence. In 1923 the firm introduced single-cylinder power units of its own manufacture, pioneering the use of unitary construction for engine/gearbox, and in the 1930s produced a range of BMW-influenced transverse flat-twins with pressed-steel frames. There were singles too, of course, like this sidevalve-engined 250cc Junior, which featured pressed-steel frames like the larger twins. Premiered at the Paris Salon in December 1933, the Junior was noteworthy for mounting its engine on ‘silentbloc’ bushes: three on early examples, four on later ones. Production of the ‘luxurious motorcycle at a popular price’ commenced in 1934 and the Junior remained in the range until 1939. Nothing is known of this particular machine’s history, although the presence of a 2005 tax disc is a likely indication of when it was last used on the road. The headlamp, tank knee grips and rear rack are missing, while the exhaust is a modern replacement. We are advised that the engine runs well. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with Swansea V5 registration document.
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