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Asuperb and rare photo of the Rovermotorcyle piloted by Montarlot.The motorcycle is seen before the Tour de France in 1922.
In June1896 John Starley formed the Rover Cycle Co. Ltd. at the New Meteor Works inCoventry. Starley had become successful making \'safety bicycles\' and used themoney to import some of the early Peugeot motorcycles from France in 1899 forexperimental development. His first project was to fit an engine onto one ofhis Rover bicycles. However, Starley died early in October 1901 aged 46 and thebusiness was taken over by entrepreneur Harry Lawson.
The company began to develop and produced the RoverImperial motorcycle in November 1902. This was a 3.5hp diamond-framedmotorcycle with the engine in the centre and \'springer\' front forks, animprovement ahead of its time. This first Rover motorcycle had innovativefeatures such as a spray carburettor, a bottom-bracket engine, and mechanicallyoperated valves. Featuring a strong frame with double front down tubes and agood quality finish, over a thousand Rover motorcycles were sold in 1904. Thefollowing year, however, Rover stopped motorcycle production to concentrate ontheir \'safety bicycle\'. In 1910, designer John Greenwood was commissioned todevelop a new 3.5hp 500cc engine with spring-loaded tappets, a Bosch magneto,and a Brown and Barlow carburettor. This new model, also featuring aninnovative inverted tooth drive chain and \"Druid\" spring forks, waslaunched at the 1910 Olympia show, and over 500 models were sold.
In 1913,a \'TT\' model was launched with a shorter wheelbase and sports handlebars. The\'works team\' of Dudley Noble and Chris Newsome had some success with this modeland won the works team award.
Itis a very nice non period photo that reflects a wonderful eraofRover history in a wonderful way. This is your rare chance toownthis photo that reflects the glorious history of Rover as well.Therefore it is printed in a nice large format ofca. 8\" x 12\"(ca.20 x 30 cm).
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos youbuy. For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
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No copyrightexpressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out ourarchives that we have gathered from various sources.
All items always sent wellprotected in PVC clear filesand board backedenvelopes.
We havephotographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from theoriginal photographer or press studio! They are all of professional andexcellent quality.
After many decadesof professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out ourarchives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. Theywill look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with aborder. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace,restaurant, bar or club!
First come -first served. And you can always contact us for your requests. Please ask anyquestions before the sale ends.
