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* In April 1939, details of the ''Chell Lightweight'' appeared in the 'Motor Cycle and Cycle Trader' magazine. The machine, which sold for £25.10s., had a loop frame and was fitted with a 125c.c., or a 98c.c., two stroke Villiers engine, and had twin exhaust pipes, which terminated in tubular silencers. | * In April 1939, details of the ''Chell Lightweight'' appeared in the 'Motor Cycle and Cycle Trader' magazine. The machine, which sold for £25.10s., had a loop frame and was fitted with a 125c.c., or a 98c.c., two stroke Villiers engine, and had twin exhaust pipes, which terminated in tubular silencers. | ||
* There were pressed-steel front forks and a two gallon petrol tank. The machine had an 18watt electric light and was complete with air cleaner on the carburettor, a horn, number plates, central stand, licence holder, tyre inflator, a toolbox complete with tools, and [[Dunlop]] tyres. A [[Smith]]'s lightweight speedometer could be fitted to the machine for an extra 35 shillings. | * There were pressed-steel front forks and a two gallon petrol tank. The machine had an 18watt electric light and was complete with air cleaner on the carburettor, a horn, number plates, central stand, licence holder, tyre inflator, a toolbox complete with tools, and [[Dunlop Rubber Co|Dunlop]] tyres. A [[Smith]]'s lightweight speedometer could be fitted to the machine for an extra 35 shillings. | ||
* Both engines fitted into a loop frame with pressed steel forks. The brakes were four-inch drums and ignition and lights were provided by flywheel magneto. It had petroil lubrication and rear suspension was an option. | * Both engines fitted into a loop frame with pressed steel forks. The brakes were four-inch drums and ignition and lights were provided by flywheel magneto. It had petroil lubrication and rear suspension was an option. | ||
Revision as of 19:00, 26 August 2007
Chell Motor Company of Moorfield Road, Wolverhampton.
- Chell were motorcycles produced from 1938 to 1939. Production only lasted for a few months. The company first announced a pair of lightweights with Villiers engines.
- In April 1939, details of the Chell Lightweight appeared in the 'Motor Cycle and Cycle Trader' magazine. The machine, which sold for £25.10s., had a loop frame and was fitted with a 125c.c., or a 98c.c., two stroke Villiers engine, and had twin exhaust pipes, which terminated in tubular silencers.
- There were pressed-steel front forks and a two gallon petrol tank. The machine had an 18watt electric light and was complete with air cleaner on the carburettor, a horn, number plates, central stand, licence holder, tyre inflator, a toolbox complete with tools, and Dunlop tyres. A Smith's lightweight speedometer could be fitted to the machine for an extra 35 shillings.
- Both engines fitted into a loop frame with pressed steel forks. The brakes were four-inch drums and ignition and lights were provided by flywheel magneto. It had petroil lubrication and rear suspension was an option.
- The onset of war brought production to a close.
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
- [1] All Motorcycles Ever Made - Worldwide
- [2] CyberMotorCycles web site
- [3] Wolverhampton Heritage and History Society
- The Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle by Peter Henshaw. Published 2007. ISBN 978 1 8401 3967 9