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'''Bluebird''' was a motorcycle produced circa 1920s. | '''Bluebird''' was a motorcycle produced circa 1920s. | ||
Post World War I, a revised form of artillery wheel had been patented by [[John Thomas Ireland]] and a Mr Johnston. This wheel was for cars but it was not a commercial success. In the early 1920s | Post World War I, a revised form of artillery wheel had been patented by [[John Thomas Ireland]] and a Mr Johnston. This wheel was for cars but it was not a commercial success. In the early 1920s John Ireland turned his attention to motorcycles and produced some machines under the '''Bluebird''' name. Most were fitted with V-twin [[J. A. Prestwich Industries|JAP]] engines. | ||
There is an interesting article from an owner of one of these machines in Australia [http://users.senet.com.au/~mitchell/bikes/bluebird/bluebird.htm]. The pictures are taken from his web site. | There is an interesting article from an owner of one of these machines in Australia [http://users.senet.com.au/~mitchell/bikes/bluebird/bluebird.htm]. The pictures are taken from his web site. | ||
It is an Australian machine, assembled by A. G. Healingin, Melbourne, Australia. | It is an Australian machine, assembled by A. G. Healingin, Melbourne, Australia. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:26, 4 January 2019
Bluebird was a motorcycle produced circa 1920s.
Post World War I, a revised form of artillery wheel had been patented by John Thomas Ireland and a Mr Johnston. This wheel was for cars but it was not a commercial success. In the early 1920s John Ireland turned his attention to motorcycles and produced some machines under the Bluebird name. Most were fitted with V-twin JAP engines.
There is an interesting article from an owner of one of these machines in Australia [1]. The pictures are taken from his web site.
It is an Australian machine, assembled by A. G. Healingin, Melbourne, Australia.
See Also
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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