MAIN CHARACTERISTICS:Two stroke Villiers long-stroke engine; three speed Burman gearbox; kickstart; saddle-tank; Villiers carburettor; pressed forks; double exhaust ports. (Weight only 192lbs.) HISTORY:Manufactured by the Wearwell Cycle Company Limited of Wolverhampton which specialised in lightweight utility machines.A rare mid-1930s survivor of this long-established Black Country firm ? probably better known for its bicycles.Discovered in Cradley Heath and restored by Halesowen-based Mark Baker.
FRAME NO: 159322 ENGINE NO: GYF 7653 REG. NO: AFA 112A COLOUR: Black/Blue Tank Panel SPECIFICATION: 148cc ?Vixen? Model W.A.5 Lightweight Machine
| Reference: | 586 |
| Keywords: | 1930s 2000c Wolf Solo Villiers Burman |
| Archive Ref: | BC38 |
| Updated: | 25/2/2002 16:41:07 |