New Hudson Autocycle
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| Manufacturer | B.S.A. Motor Cycles Ltd |
| Production years | 1955 |
| Production location | Birmingham |
Autocycles such as this were quite popular in the austere conditions which followed the Second World War.
The New Hudson company had produced motorcycles since 1909. In the 1920s their machines took many records at Brooklands in the hands of Bert Le Vack, the celebrated rider and designer.
Motorcycle production ceased in 1933. However, the name was revived by the B.S.A. company for this autocycle. It is powered by a 98 cc Villiers two-stroke engine.
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[edit] In the Science Museum's Records
Inv: 1975-264 Source: B A Wash