Sales Catalogues

The N.U.T. motorcycle, from Newcastle upon Tyne would have to be one of the most unique motorcycles from the 1920s. Its sports like looks are enhanced by the unusual long sleek round petrol tank and nickle plated mounting straps. It is powered by NUTs own engine design and same as for a lot of English […]

I have always liked the design of the Rex Acme tank transfer, the 3 legged man, also known as a triskelion which was adopted as the national symbol of the I.O.M in 1932. Combined with some of the more colourful petrol tank paint schemes they certainly stood out amongst the more commonly used English colour

To me motorcycles with chrome petrol tanks are magnificent. They tell me that the manufacturer had pride in their product and that they wanted the best for their customer. New Imperial were one manufacturer that offered such opulence and with red panels on the tank and gold pin striping who would not want to own

Motorcycle dealer T. H. Oates, advertising as Cycle Motor Manufacturer and Importer, of 125 Willis St, Wellington supplied this 1916 Harley Davidson Sales Catalogue. A very detailed publication that covers all their models including the single speed and 3 speed model 11hp V twin, the 2 single cylinder machines, and the sidecars. Models include the

This catalogue has no date but opinion from those in the know and reading of some books it seems to point to 1937. There are 5 models covered, the 250 Rapid, the 250 Sports, the 500 Special, the 500 Sports Special and the 500 Ulster. Interestingly there are no sidecars included. 2 of the 500