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'''Pouncy''' were motorcycles produced firstly in Dorchester, Dorset, and then in Hampshire, between 1931 and 1936. | '''Pouncy''' were motorcycles produced firstly in Dorchester, Dorset, and then in Hampshire, between 1931 and 1936. | ||
1931 The first model appeared. Called the ''Cob'', it was powered by a 346cc [[Villiers]] engine and was typical of the era. | |||
1932 That model was joined by a competition version and a 148cc model. | |||
1933 The ''Cob'' was not produced that year, but a 249cc model, listed as the ''Pal'', appeared. During the year the firm made its move to Hampshire. | |||
1935 The range reduced to a new version of the ''Pal''. This had a duplex frame, pivoted-fork rear suspension and a [[Villiers]] engine. | |||
1936 The ''Pal'' ran on for just that year before production stopped. | |||
== See Also == | |||
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== Sources of Information == | == 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 | 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 | ||
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Revision as of 12:24, 29 October 2016
Pouncy were motorcycles produced firstly in Dorchester, Dorset, and then in Hampshire, between 1931 and 1936.
1931 The first model appeared. Called the Cob, it was powered by a 346cc Villiers engine and was typical of the era.
1932 That model was joined by a competition version and a 148cc model.
1933 The Cob was not produced that year, but a 249cc model, listed as the Pal, appeared. During the year the firm made its move to Hampshire.
1935 The range reduced to a new version of the Pal. This had a duplex frame, pivoted-fork rear suspension and a Villiers engine.
1936 The Pal ran on for just that year before production stopped.
See Also
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