If no xe om are found nearby any hotel can find one for you. In a lifetime which spanned three important phases of motorcycle development, veteran up to 1914 and as. It was originally supplied new via agents godfreys of croydon to the lucky first owner in 1938. Turn the pages of history on the luxury motorcycle brand that has been turning heads on the road since day one. With a combination of expertise in both old school tooling and new school methods, were able to bring any design concept to life. Mar 15, 2019 it has the original log book and an extensive history file tracings its lineage to him. George had visions of a far more luxurious machine than the reliable but somewhat pedestrian vehicles his father made, and named his motorcycle the brough superior and superior they were, in every aspect. The police alleged that vora had supplied address and licence plate number of deys motorcycle to chhota rajan. And as they are now around 90 years old and extremely rare, the brough s status is even higher. By 1912 there was a 6 hp vtwin, and an 8 hp engine was also made intended for use in the brough monocar. Brough superior motorcycles, sidecars, and motor cars were made by george brough in his.
From triumph motorcycles in america is an interesting tale of how the first triumph. The first brough superior advertisement appeared in november, 1920. Just onethird of them are still around, so the chance discovery of eight motorcycles many had thought lost to time. Clarke editor and a great selection of related books, art and. May 10, 2018 a brough catalog shot of their 500cc flattwin ca. George brough was originally involved in a partnership with his father, william, producing the brough motorcycle. The year was 1928 when two young hungarians decided to travel around the world on a harleydavidson motorcycle with sidecar. Brough superiors thoroughly british roots, unparalleled craftsmanship, and art deco designs have been brought back to life under the careful hand of french masters. Consistently rated by some historians as among the states best governors, he exemplified southern progressivism in arkansas.
Charles hillman brough was an educator, a promoter, and the states twentyfifth governor. This was the seventh brough that lawrence had owned. Brough superior built by george brough, favoured mount of lawrence of arabia. But the brough superior also harked back to an era where bikes were built in smaller numbers with an emphasis on quality. The first brough motorcycle was built in 1902, and had a single cylinder engine hung from the downtube. Broughs creations were described as the rolls royce of motorcycles by h. The first in the history of motorcycling to manufacture extreme luxury bikes that ride as beautifully as theyre designed. This provided the young george brough with a considerable knowledge and expertise base with regards to motorcycles, their use both as transportation and in competition, and their design and manufacture. The new brough classic motorcycles 2019 made in england. Great book, full of detail and company history on all models. Brough superior is generally reqarded as the rollsroyce of motorcycles, yet there has been only one history book written on this nottingham based manufacturer back in 1964 and updated twice, the last time in 1984.
By motorcycle taxi xe om at most intersections, markets, and hotels. With contributions received to date, the appeal is 24 per cent covered in cash and kind, and. Born on april 21, 1890 in nottingham, george was the second son of william edward brough, a motorcycle builder. New book charts history of brough mcn motorcycle news. Brough superiors were no longer being built when fred was a lad. The resulting brough superior motorcycles set new standards, even being assembled in white gloves. Early retirement has given peter time for vehicle restoration and to research background histories of the machines he owns. The first brough bike was put up for sale in 1921 and every motorcycle design. George also after the superlative created brough superior in 1919 to outcompete his fathers creations. Brough superior made motorcycles, sidecars and even cars by george brough in nottingham, england, from 1919 to 1940. Brough superior is generally reqarded as the rollsroyce of motorcycles, yet there has been only one history book written on this nottingham based. Basketcase sets new world auction record for a brough.
Hudson and railton cars including terraplane and brough superior 19361940 by r. This particular motorcycle s history is deeply entwined with the history of the marque, as it was the bike of f. The motorcycles were dubbed the rollsroyce of motorcycles by h. Metal also suitable for other engines that require a 10w60 oil. However, they also have an extensive history in north america and have been part of that continents motorcycling soul since long before world war ii. History of brough superior motorcycles george brough sat astride a matchless ss100. There are thought to be only 71 brough superior ss100 models left worldwide. History of george brough edited from the brough superior club website. George brough learned the trade from his father who produced brough motorcycles, and went on to build and race machines which were the finest and most expensive machines of the day.
From flat heads to the great ss100 it is all there. Bike wrecker now brough superior importer motorbike writer. The 25 greatest motorcycles of the 100 years robb report. From the outset his machines were built for the connoisseur who appreciated the best available in style and workmanship. Brough superior history classic european motorcycles. George brough stunned the world with his handmade machines of which he built only 3048 from 1919 to 1940 in nottingham, england. Preworld war ii motorcycles dominate the highend collectable market, and brough superiors sit at the pinnacle story and photos by ian falloon much of the brough s appeal is due to its association with t. The motorcycle on offer here, frame number mi1726, was built for an english customer on 21 december 1936.
Although not much is known about the history of this motorcycle after its sale in february 1937, it eventually made its way to alabama, where a wellknown swiss collector purchased it. Add more books per order, delivery charges are flat rs 30. Charles brough whose muchmispronounced name rhymes with rough was born july 9, 1876, in clinton, mississippi. Last brough superior ss100 motorcycle to be auctioned bbc news. Apr 14, 2010 brough superior the complete story has recently been published. Theres only been one motorcycle company that was ever allowed to evoke rolls royces name. A brief history of the brough superior ss100 the worlds first. Nearly every motorcycle nut knows that triumphs are the most famous bikes to ever come out of great britain. Brough superior was the first brand to produce motorcycles. Brough superior motorcycles classic european motorcycles. George brough stunned the world with his handmade machines of which he built only 3048 from 1919 to 1940 in nottingham, england they were called the rolls royce of motorcycles and each ss100 model came with a certificate to prove it could go 100mph 160kmh. Witness the rebirth of the most elusive and treasured motorcycles that ceased production on the eve of the second world war.
For motorcycle enthusiasts the brough superior is the holy grail of. Like robert fulton, whose circumnavigation of the globe is chronicled in his popular 1937 book one man caravan, sulkowsky thought his was the first aroundtheworld journey on a motorcycle. The first in the history of motorcycling to manufacture extreme luxury bikes that ride as beautifully as theyre. Georges father had built bicycles and then brough motorcycles. Brough superior brough superior of nottingham the company produced motorcycles between 1919 and 1940. In 1919, george decided to follow his dream and build the finest, luxurious and most powerful motorcycles, in a word superior.
Brough superior luxury motorcycles crafted by hand. A brief history of the brough superior ss100 the worlds. Brough superior motorcycles were consider the finest motorcycles in the. The ss100 was delivered with a certificate signed by company founder george brough guaranteeing that the motorcycle would crack the magic 100 mph mark. Lawrences brough superior was tailormade by george brough himself and cost 170 pounds in 1932. From lawrence of arabia to jay leno, brough motorcycles have long been a favorite of iconic characters. Hewitt says brough is to motorcycles as ferrari is to automobiles. It is a tale of deception and deceit, of audacity and ingenuity and a detailed account of a man who coldly and systematically conducted a series of reconnaissance missions that perfected the most vicious and daring assault ever on the. George brough started building motorcycles shortly after the first world war. The company produced motorcycles between 1919 and 1940. Brough superior a short history of the rolls royce of. This account of his trip with friend gyula bartha gives a very cleareyed view of. Gillies, mark 1989, az of cars of the 1930s, bay view books. Gentleman dickson, who rode alongside george brough in the brough team, winning.
Brough and he had been in the motorcycle making business since 1908. Brough model w engine at the spring 2012 bonhams stafford auction, and here relates the tale of creating a motorcycle around his purchase. The full history of brough superior motorcycles and cars brough superiors in. Just make the header elf oil and say brough superior motorcycles have teamed up with elf oil to market a purpose made 10w60 oil for the latest brough superior motorcycles. See more ideas about brough, vintage motorcycles, vintage bikes. A motorcycle superior to all others george brough was a man who had a love of motorcycles and a social intelligence that enabled him to put. A recent inspection from the technical advisor to the brough club declared the motorcycle complete, though in need of restoration and assembly. By any standards, george brough was one of the most outstanding figures the motorcycle world has ever known. George brough was a pioneering, enigmatic showman who combined a great business and design engineering mind. Brough superior the complete story by peter miller. Jan 30, 2015 this cc motorcycle was the prized possession of t e lawrence, better known as lawrence of arabia, and the machine on which he was killed in may of 1935. Holy grail of motorbike collecting choice of four brough superiors. Reissued for the 40th anniversary of the brough superior club, this complete story of the most distinguished name in the history of british motorcycles was written with the full cooperation of the brough works and of george brough himself.
A network of public busses is operated by me linh, the noted taxi company. Lawrences brough superior ss100 motorcycle, 1932 the. Brough superior british only austria fahrzeughandel gmbh. It was written by george himself, as were all subsequent adverts, was right to the point and sprinkled with the motorcycle slang of the day, an idiom which was never updated and in consequence developed a wodehouseian ring to it. Brough who had been building brough machines for many years, george brough set out to begin manufacturing his own motorcycles. Lawrence, lawrence of arabia, who owned eight examples and was killed on one in 1935. Brough superior is generally reqarded as the rollsroyce of motorcycles, yet there has been only one history book written on this nottingham based manufacturer back. Police claimed voras professional rivalry was the reason for deys murder. Brough superior motorcycles classic motorcycles at.
This book documents the full story of brough and brough superior from the early. Known as the rollsroyce of motorcycles, brough superiors were custom built for each individual customer. Apr 01, 2014 if a brough went through a village, motorcycle enthusiasts would talk about it for weeks. Jul 27, 2009 brough superior is generally reqarded as the rollsroyce of motorcycles, yet there has been only one history book written on this nottingham based manufacturer back in 1964 and updated twice, the last time in 1984. A set of restoration bills also come with the motorcycle. Here at brogue motorcycles we pride ourselves on expert craftsmanship, specializing in fabrication and parts development. They were called the rolls royce of motorcycles and each ss100 model came with a certificate to prove it could go 100mph 160kmh. Early models include the brough superior mark i sidevalve, mark i overhead, mark ii standard and mark ii sports. The scout traces the journey of david headley, son of a pakistani aristocrat and an american mother who easily straddled both the islamic and the western worlds.
Book information for brough superior the complete story, 9781847971128. The 320page hardback contains 300 colour photos documenting the full story of brough and brough superior from the early years of. Many of us may delight in the brough superior motorcycles, but not. The motorcycle was last supplied by noted brough experts verrals who gave it their seal of approval. In 21 years of production they made around 3048 motorcycles across 19 different models.
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