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'''GSC''' was a motorcycle built in 1920 by [[J. W. Clarke]] of Kenilworth, Warwickshire | '''GSC''' was a motorcycle built in 1920 by [[J. W. Clarke]] of Kenilworth, Warwickshire | ||
The machine, produced in April of 1920, was designed by Captain Smith-Clarke and resembled his earlier | The machine, produced in April of 1920, was designed by Captain Smith-Clarke and resembled his earlier Kenilworth model. | ||
The '''GSC''' had an ohv four-stroke [[Alvis|John]] engine, with Whittle belt drive to a counter-shaft and then chain to the rear. The | The '''GSC''' had an ohv four-stroke [[Alvis|John]] engine, with Whittle belt drive to a counter-shaft and then chain to the rear. The Kenilworth scooter-style was maintained by fitting 18-inch diameter spoked wheels. | ||
An announcement, made in June, stated that preparations were under way for small numbers to be constructed, but nothing further came of the project. | An announcement, made in June, stated that preparations were under way for small numbers to be constructed, but nothing further came of the project. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:22, 18 December 2020
GSC was a motorcycle built in 1920 by J. W. Clarke of Kenilworth, Warwickshire
The machine, produced in April of 1920, was designed by Captain Smith-Clarke and resembled his earlier Kenilworth model.
The GSC had an ohv four-stroke John engine, with Whittle belt drive to a counter-shaft and then chain to the rear. The Kenilworth scooter-style was maintained by fitting 18-inch diameter spoked wheels.
An announcement, made in June, stated that preparations were under way for small numbers to be constructed, but nothing further came of the project.
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Sources of Information
- The British Motorcycle Directory - Over 1,100 Marques from 1888 - by Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth. Pub: The Crowood Press 2004 ISBN 1 86126 674 X