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fastdagda
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 10:16 pm |
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Hi all, recentley started a new job and whilst at one of my calls(warehouse place) spotted this in the corner, i know nothing about how old it is etc but i sneaked a few pics anyway!
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 10:21 pm |
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Fast Frank
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 11:51 pm |
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| Same model? Attachment: RE-V-Twin[1].jpg (Downloaded 127 times)
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Posted: Sat Jun 21st, 2008 07:00 am |
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Circa 1920-23 Royal Enfield 450cc v-twin, with Swiss M A G engine, inlet over exhaust. A lovely lightweight v-twin - and if you look closely, you'll note that the oil tank (under the saddle and clamped to the downtube) is GLASS!
There's one for sale here for 12.5k euros
http://www.vintage-motorcycle.com/index.php?language=en&site=3&pid=1&id=209
MAG made very nice engines from the '00s to the 1930's. High quality stuff, as you would expect from the Swiss. Brough Superior used their engines in their early years (1922-5), as did many other makers in Europe and England.
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Posted: Tue Jun 24th, 2008 09:50 am |
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I believe MAG also had a British subsidiary making the engines over here.
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Posted: Tue Jun 24th, 2008 05:25 pm |
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I've never heard that before - got any details Rick?
I know Bert LeVack worked for Motosacoche (the factory name - MAG was their 'engine only' label) in the 20's, and was killed testing one of his designs for them (I think a new v-twin) in Switzerland, early 1930's.
There's an interesting article on LeVack here:
http://www.geocities.com/charles_b_franklin/levack.html
A fellow who deserves more space on the web!
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Posted: Tue Jun 24th, 2008 08:14 pm |
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I will have a look and see if I can find the reference, Paul. How's it going with your Rex?
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