The latest purchase by hubby as he tried to replicate his first motorbike today! This is a 1949 one and he does have another in the garage. However this one actually goes and is beautifully renovated. You don't start this with your foot - it seems to be a side lever that you move back and forwards with your hand.!
Oh absolute FAV . My dad was a Metropolitan Police officer based at first in St John's Wood London then Potters Bar were he patrolled on his Noddy bike ! As these were nicknamed !! (Velocette )
Some tales 're the Noddy Bike including one catching fire and three coppers on night duty on one bike and a police dog following on foot !!
A lovely shot of this wonderful looking bike -- so different from today's models -- and interesting that it is hand started -- rather a laborious job I would think So nice that John has a passion for his hobby -- Keeps him out of mischief Maggiemae !! lol
How wonderful he found this bike...he must be excited, are they going to deliver it for when you get home? That will be something to look forward to at the end of your trip! Looks a great machine!
Some tales 're the Noddy Bike including one catching fire and three coppers on night duty on one bike and a police dog following on foot !!