There was a scooter boom after WW1, the various manufacturers of military products needed something quick and easy to make to keep the doors open. The Autoglider company of Birmingham started with a simple stand-up scooter with a Villiers 2 stroke engine mounted over the front wheel with the power transmitted by chain.
The next model was the one in this post, a development in the same general concept, improved with the addition of a seat and a novel leaf spring suspension system. It was also nicely styled, until you get to the front end at least! The engine was now a Union 292cc 2 stroke engine capable of powering the machine to 40 mph. However, no kickstart was provided and pushstarts were the norm, the highmounted engine making manipulating the machine awkward.
By 1921 the boom was over and the company failed to last the year.
1 comment:
I like the squeeze bulb horn,handlebar gas tank , exposed wires,cables and tubes everywhere,what else do you need.Of course I want one.
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