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'''Wigan-Barlow''' was a motorcycle produced between 1921 and 1922. Probably founded by [[Aubery John Graham-Wigan]] and [[Ashworth Barlow]] | '''Wigan-Barlow''' was a motorcycle produced between 1921 and 1922. Probably founded by [[Aubery John Graham-Wigan]] and [[Ashworth Barlow]] | ||
Although a 348cc [[Barr and Stroud]] model with a sleeve-valve engine was considered, it is probable that only the 292cc sv [[J. A. Prestwich Industries|JAP]] machine announced was ever made. Specifications included [[H. C. Webb and Co| Maplestone]] forks and an [[Albion | Although a 348cc [[Barr and Stroud]] model with a sleeve-valve engine was considered, it is probable that only the 292cc sv [[J. A. Prestwich Industries|JAP]] machine announced was ever made. Specifications included [[H. C. Webb and Co| Maplestone]] forks and an [[Albion Engineering Co|Albion]] gearbox. The bike was very short lived. | ||
1922 Made a racing car called the '11/40 Sports' and designed by [[Frank Carey]] | 1922 Made a racing car called the '11/40 Sports' and designed by [[Frank Carey]] | ||
Revision as of 12:09, 30 April 2012
Wigan-Barlow Motors of Lowther Street, Coventry.
Wigan-Barlow was a motorcycle produced between 1921 and 1922. Probably founded by Aubery John Graham-Wigan and Ashworth Barlow
Although a 348cc Barr and Stroud model with a sleeve-valve engine was considered, it is probable that only the 292cc sv JAP machine announced was ever made. Specifications included Maplestone forks and an Albion gearbox. The bike was very short lived.
1922 Made a racing car called the '11/40 Sports' and designed by Frank Carey
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
- [1] MICMA Web Site
- The Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle by Peter Henshaw. Published 2007. ISBN 978 1 8401 3967 9
- Coventry’s Motorcycle Heritage by Damien Kimberley. Published 2009. ISBN 978 0 7509 5125 9