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165 Rover Imperial 500cc (1918) BD 2860

Rover Imperial 500cc (1910-23) Engine 500cc (3.5hp)

Registration Number BD 2860 (Northamptonshire)

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Launched at the 1910 Olympia Motorcycle show, and designed by John Greenwood the new 3.5hp 500cc engine with spring-loaded tappets, a Bosch magneto, and a Brown and Barlow carburettor. This new model, also featuring an innovative inverted tooth drive chain and "Druid" spring forks, was launched at the 1910 Olympia show, and over 500 models were sold.

 

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Shot 28.10.2016 at The Alexandra Palace, London REF 124-165

 

 

 

 

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Uploaded on January 20, 2021