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Rob · Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 185 Location: Leicestershire

Spotted this mounted on the wall at the Donington Grand Prix Collection, it's a Harwood (or at least that's what it says on the tank), but google doesn't bring up anything at all, can anyone shed some light on this company?

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peterwpg · Joined: 10 Apr 2008 Posts: 679 Location: Winnipeg (Canada)

Hi Rob.

Just a little bit about the Harwood.

Harwood were motorcycles produced by the Harwood Motor Co of Bexleyheath, Kent, from 1920 to 1921.
The Harwood utilized a 110cc two-stroke engine with integral mountings, and was available either as a motor attachment or a complete motorized bicycle. The engine weighed less than 21lb and fitted into the frame diamond of a safety cycle] It was single speed and drove the rear wheel by chain. It had a shock-absorbing sprocket, Amac carburettor and gear-driven magneto.

Source: Graces Guide

Ironhead · Joined: 28 Mar 2010 Posts: 395 Location: Leicestershire

that's possibly the only one surviving.

Rob · Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 185 Location: Leicestershire

Thanks Peter - I thought it would be a lot older than that
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Rick · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 5:45 pm Post subject:

Rob, I've just posted a scan of an ancient printing plate that features the self same machine on it, see:
http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=11246

RJ
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