Time seems to be getting away from me this spring! I have been busy working (thankfully!) Riding (gratefully!) and spending time with family.
I have quite a bit to post over the next little while, however I will be spacing it out a bit.
Today I have another neat catalogue, still in the original folder acquired from the owner's son. It amazes me when a piece like this survives; when I consider the amount of paper I recycle every week I couldn't imagine something like this lasting 66 years in my house!
I apologize for the scan quality for some of the pages; I didn't want to ruin the book by flattening out the centre. I hope you enjoy it.
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| In a couple years Firth would assume distribution of Matchless for Manitoba as well (as per later catalogues) |
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| I am told that many of these bikes were sold to learners (where did they all go?) as Firths were reluctant to sell large bikes to new riders. |
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| No mention of AJS this year at all... |
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| Interesting to note that the engine in the picture is actually an AJS Model 20 distinguished by the timing cover. |
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| I am curious as to what the difference is between a 'Firths British Battery' and 'British Standard Battery' $2.50 was significant pocket change then! |
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| Firth did actually patent several accessories which I have found online, The Streamliner can be found here: patent. |
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| Not a Chinese part in sight.....those truly were the days. |
Promised updates are forthcoming! keep an eye on this spot..
Ride Safely!
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