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[[Image: Im19240525MCing-Ivy.jpg|thumb|1924. From Motor Cycling of 25th June.]] | [[Image: Im19240525MCing-Ivy.jpg|thumb|1924. From Motor Cycling of 25th June.]] | ||
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Revision as of 11:52, 20 May 2011
Ivy were motorcycles produced from 1910 to 1931 by S. A. Newman of Aston Cross, Birmingham.
- 1910 The make was first listed late that year. The model had a 3.5 Precision engine, belt drive and sprung forks. Over the next few years it was joined by other singles and V-twins.
- 1913 Newman was a regular competitor in the TT, and that year gained third place in the Junior.
- 1913-1917 For a list of the models and prices of motorcycles see the 1917 Red Book
- 1914 A 225cc Peco two-stroke was listed.
- 1915-1916 The four-strokes now had JAP engines.
- Post-war, they appeared again with 225cc and 349cc two-stroke models. Gradually they were given more speeds and all-chain drive.
- 1923 A 198cc two-stroke was added, and also a 348cc four-stroke.
- 1925 The company concentrated mainly on the four-stroke, although the 225cc two-stroke continued. One model had ohv.
- 1928 The firm produced a two-model range of the Popular. This was probably because the company had over-extended itself financially.
- 1931 That range, with a 247cc two-stroke engine and the Model X with a 292cc JAP engine, ran on until that year.
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