Villiers was started by John Marston &
Son of Sunbeam in 1898, in Villiers Street, Wolverhampton, as a component
manufacturer for
Sunbeam motorcycles. Their first
engine was built in 1911, and the first two-strokes, of 269cc, were produced
in 1913. There is an excellent history of Villiers
here
There was also an Australian factory in Ballarat, Victoria where they
built stationary engines and powerplants for motorcycles and lawn mowers.
Motorcycle manufacturers the world over utilised Villiers engines. A
partial list is included below:
One of their more interesting engines was a horizontally opposed twostroke
twin which was used in a DMW and in the Velocette Viceroy scooter.
Villiers also supplied engines to a host of agricultural machinery manufacturers
including Atco Mowers, Clifford Cultivators and Howard Rotavators.
More Villiers History
Mon Sep 05 2011
petemjobson<at>aol.com
villiers 10E exploded diagram
Francis Barnett Falcon 81 1958
I am struggling to find information for a newly purchased Falcon 81.
The points cam appearce to be missing but I don't have diagram of the
10E engine to check it out.
I would be very grateful if anyone can help me.
I want to use this bike, not look at it.
Looking forward to a reply from you villiers experts!!
Peter.
Barnsley South Yorshire.
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Books
and Manuals
Sun Jul 03 2011
crozierfamily<at>btinternet.com
identification /year
Villiers 250cc/2 1/2 hp
I have an engine I'm to identify the number stamped on the head is
B3710 and on the crank case B5141 The serial number appears to be 583 1300
N.Ireland
Fri Jun 17 2011
ajmcbailey<at>hotmail.com
info wanted
villiers junior deluxe
junior deluxe, one foot tall 98cc. eng 1552 @1940
australia
Tue Jun 21 2011
domainengineering<at>yahoo.com
FOR SALE
BRITAIN VILLIERS YEAR 1932
I need to sale this bike. If anyone interested this regard please contact
me through my mobile no - 00974 33674724
Sri Lanka, Western Province, Kurunegala
Tue May 31 2011
antiquecycles<at>gmail.com
I still cant determine my exact model/year!
Villiers 9D
Hello,
I have a Villiers 9D(?) It has the following numbers 539/30537 6, B3833,
V4 and T37.
The head has one spark plug but has a port for another. I am told the
motor came out of a James.
I would REALLY appreciate it if you could provide the year and type
of this motor. A rough idea of factory HP would be great too! Any help
is appreciated, thank you
Kris
Ca, USA
Villiers_9D_539.jpg will be posted-1106
Thu Jan 20 2011
islone<at>regionalgroup.com
Villiers Engine
Mark 9E 197cc Mark 9E 197cc
Does Villiers still manufacture the Mark 9E 197cc single cylinder
engine and or are parts available?
Ottawa Canada
Sat Jan 15 2011
ngriffiths<at>clear.net.nz
1924 New Comet
New Comet 147cc Villiers
Looking for an image of the New Comet logo or the style it is written
so I can finish my New Comet tank. The two images are my bike as found,
it needs the bottom tank tube removed and the tank lengthened back to its
original size. The other photo is another bike that survives in NZ, but
did not have the original script on its tank to copy, so was apparently
done to suit.
Cheers for any info or a good photo of what is needed.
New Zealand
New_Comet_1924_NZ_1.jpg will be posted-1101
Tue Aug 10 2010
stein-rune<at>lyngenfjord.net
Villiers engine
Villiers around m1930
Hello.
Can you help me finding out what year this engine was buildt ?
The marking on the engine is, Villiers B3833, and 761/41140.
Thanks in advance for your answer.
Best regards,
Stein-Rune Johansen
Norway
Dear Sir I would like to request permission to log on to the Villiers
FAQ site as I have two unusual Villiers engines and would like to know
their origin one I believe is from a Bond minicar the other is unknown
best regards Allan
Allan e Mackay
Villiers
Forum
Wed Apr 14 2010
dick.davenport<at>usw.salvationarmy.org
Information on Villiers bike
Villiers Junior
Can you give me any information on a Villiers Junior bike. It doesn't
seem to have the engine number in the location that you show in your information
sheet?
I would like to know about when they were built ,if you can get parts
,local dealers that might be interested suppling them, approx. value.
I would be happy to send a picture but can't seem to atach to this
message.
Thanks so much, Dick Davenport
Los Angeles California ,USA
Thank you for your reply, below are four pictures of the bike, taken
from both sides, hope this helps.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Sun Apr 25 2010
boscolo.sergio<at>alice.it
motore villiers
villiers 4f
ho un motore villiers 4f 98cc nuovo ancora nella cassa di legno originale
con libretto di istruzioni originale.che valore potrebbe avere se volessi
venderlo?
milano
Sat Apr 03 2010
CallaghanBJ<at>optusnet.com.au
\ 2 stroke engine (small) villiers it has numbers 246x
i just got this villiers small 2 stroke engine and was hoping you could
identify it for me .i am based in brisbane australia.any information would
be helpful ,thank you bryan callaghan
brisbane queensland australia
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March 2010
Once was Villiers
MkI
Villiers-engined snowmobile circa 1961
Sat Feb 20 2010
tyr.james3
sky.com
villiers
villiers 10d & 6e engines
I have a very good operating instructions & spare parts list for
the above stated models also Index mark on the book of NCV 274. could yuo
tell me which vehicle this belongs to and what is this item worth? obviously
if the vehicle still exists I would be only too glad to present it to the
owner.
Many thanks Ty James
cornwall
Tue Nov 17 2009
bob.jones796yahoo.co.uk
Villiers engines
Several Several
Looking at your list of makes which sued the Villiers engine, I can
think of a few more. Cotton and Tandon motor cycles and DKR scooters for
example.
Manchester
Mon Jul 13 2009
ecovegmail.telepac.pt
engine parts
villiers 116979
I would like to know how is the representative Villiers in Portugal,
I
have a engine that needs
some parts
Lisbon
Please try both the Villiers directory and the
forums for parts resources.
Villiers
Directory
Villiers
Forum
Tue Jun 09 2009
sugs66hotmail.com
Villiers engine
francis Barnett Falcon
Hi There,I was wondering if there is a number to contant you on In
regard to finding a kick start lever for my 3 speed engine.Cheers Angus
New Zealand
Sat Feb 14 2009
villiers headlamp
MC tempo transport 1950 ,villiers 125cc
i want some parts for my old villiers headlamp on my Tempo transport
1950 ...
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Sat Dec 27 2008
aboyd007
nc.rr.com
Trying to find:
Ambassador 197 Villers Engine
I am trying to find a small motorcycle with a villers 197cc engine.
A James was one name, I owned a Ambassador with a girder front fork in
1950's a great little bike. Anyone know where I can find one, basket case
ok.
Tue Dec 09 2008
m.ferguson949btinternet.com
manuals
villiers kaddet
can you supply amanual
for a 1950s villiers
kaddet
scotland
Tue Nov 25 2008
jshore83hotmail.com.au
Villiers Mk20, Mk25 Operating instructions & Spares list
eng. 051A11603A Chassis. 2368/339
I have been given the contents of my fathers shed. In a box of paperwork
i found 2 booklets, both of which are Villiers operating instructions &
spare parts list (2 seperate versions). 1 of them has a beige cover with
sticker stating "Due to increased costs of materials all prices in this
list are advanced by 10% as from January 1st 1951, until further notice.
The Villiers engineering co.,Ltd., Wolverhampton." The other has a green
& red cover but inside the front cover is a list of Australian Villiers
dealers. This I believe indicates that the beige one is British & green
& red is Aussie, am i wrong?
Melbourne
Wed Nov 12 2008
astonsoo2blueyonder.co.uk
BIKE TRANSFERS
VILLIERS 1924 BELT DRIVE
I NEED A COMPLETE SET OF TRANSFERS FOR THIS MOTORCYCLE, CAN YOU HELP.
SUE.A
BIRMINGHAN. ENGLAND
Mon Nov 24 2008
bobmcgrath21hormail.com
Villiers motorcycle
Could you please tell Sue A of Birmingham that Villiers never sold
a complete motorcycle. They sold power units only. Her 1924 Villiers motorcycle
is really one of many makes powered by Villiers. If she were to provide
a photo and the frame number we could probably identify what make of motorcycle
it is.
Australia
..........
I KNOW VILLIERS MADE ENGINES NOT ONLY FOR MOTORCYCLES, THEY ALSO FITTED
LAWNMOWERS WITH THE SAME POWER UNIT......HOWEVER! THE DOCUMENTATION CLEARLY
STATES THE BIKE AS BEING A 'SUNVILLIERS' TO WHICH I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE
TO LOCATE ANY WRITTEN INFORMATION (a book) , BUT, HAVING SEEN THE 1923
WARATAH SHOWN IN AN AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM, WHICH IS AN IDENTICAL BIKE, I WAS
HOPING IF THERE WAS ANY WRITTEN INFORMATION AVAILABLE YOUR SIDE OF THE
POND YOU COULD GIVE ME AN ADDRESS OR E-MAIL ADDRESS TO HELP ME ALONG MY
WAY.
SUE.A
Tue Nov 25 2008
Bobmcgrath21hotmail.com
Villiers
Hi again, Sue A,
The Sun Cycle & Fittings Co of your home town Birmingham, were
a major supplier of frame components to the motorcycle trade including
Australia from 1911. They supplied the trade for many years finally fading
away in the late 1950's. Amongst others they supplied Waratah which is
why the Waratah looks familiar. Sun transfers are available from the English
VMCC.
Australia
Sun Motorcycles
Mon Oct 13 2008
david.jill.edmundsxtra.co.nz
villiers motor or crankcase
villiers II E
I am looking for a villiers 2E motor or failing that just the crankcase
for such a motor. any thoughtsp
NZ
Sun Mar 02 2008
kurt-ove.ingessontelia.com
spares to Sweden
Villers 197cc Villiers 197cc 1950
Hello! I am trying to find spares for a Villiers 197cc. I wonder if
you have a list of spareparts (both new and used)that you can mail me?
In particular I am looking for a kickstarter, the electrical system and
carburatorparts. What do you estimate the cost for shipping to Sweden would
be? If you can't help me -do you know of any other firm that might be able
to assist me?
Sincerely, Kurt-Ove
Storuman
This is not a dealer site, but
a place to exchange information. Ed.
Sun Jan 06 2008
thenaghaghotmail.co.uk
villiers
cheetah 1967
Do you have any info on this model. I know that it was privately built
in Winchester Hampshire England. Built as a trials bike with a 250cc villiers
engine.
southampton hants
English
Mon Sep 24 2007
remimasbcglobal.net
Motor Villiers Junior
Serial # xxa 39319
Can you get me more info about this motor
Cyl: Villiers de luxe Junior# B5764
Thanks Rene Martin
Los Angeles USA
Thu Aug 23 2007
robinastardaol.com
VILLIERS ENGINE
CAN YOU PLEASE ID THIS VILLIERS ENGINE. CRANKCASE 374A WITH
1184 BENEATH AND 1W11 ALSO CYLINDER HAS CAST MARKS B7095/1 AND ZD OR 12D
OR 1ZD or 2D WITH 5 UNDERNEATH IT IS BOLT ON GEARBOX TYPE [MISSING] AND
13 FIN CYLINDER WITH 17 FIN HEAD SOME CUT AWAY SPARKPLUG HOLE ON RHS WITH
A BLANK FOR WHAT [UNDRILLED ON LHS THANKING YOU IN ANTICIPATION
ROB
SHEFFIELD
Engine Model 7E
197cc Made( 53-56) BorexStroke( 59 X 72) Rotor(R117)
Armature(A124) Carb( S24/25)
Francis Barnett:: 62 64 72 76
Sat Jun 30 2007
smithc793aol.com
villiers 2stroke single
serial no C3144
hi, this is all i know .i think its a 1920s mark v.269cc any info would
be great.
leicester uk
Mon May 07 2007
DMW with Villiers Engine 1953-1956
Recently acquired a Villiers 7E motor w/4 speed gearbox trying to find
its origin. The forward crankcase reads 660A. Roy Bacon's Villiers Singles
and Twins shows the 659A belonging to a '55 Mk5 Motocross....
Moved to DMW section
Sat May 05 2007
ken.elliott3btopenworld.com
villiers singles and twins
hi i have book by roy bacon, villiers singles and twins. covers all
ambassadors. not for sale, but am willing to help anyone with queries on
these bikes. ken
April 5th 2007
From the wayback machine:
Villiers 31C/2L/3L/9E/10E/11E/21A/33A/34A/35A/36A/37A
This is more or less the engine fitted to my 1966 Greeves Anglian (24TGS).
The Anglian used the 37A engine, which has an alloy barrel and head made
by Greeves and is covered in a seperate parts book. Villiers engines were
also used in many other british lightweights.
Sun Mar 18 2007
hans.wullink
chello.nl
Villiers engine with tankshift
hello,as a gift i become a villiers engine eand now i,d like to now
what year it is en under what frame it belongs.
text on the engine is :
Villiers pat no: 45402735
On the cilinder: villiers 83833
gearbox 796/36049
I hope someone can help me
Greetings from Hans / Netherlands
Sun Feb 11 2007
okrobertbigpond.net.au
engine id YEAR NAD TYPE
villiers 98 cc
I have a villiers engine with the following numbers stamped on the
case 132x4304.
I am trying to find what year this was made in and what 4304 means
I beleive that could have been built in Ballarat Victoria
Sydney
...........
Fri Feb 16 2007
bobmcgrath21hotmail.com
Unknown Villiers engine
If okrobert was to contact ronwiley at iinet,net.au he could probably
help. He is very knowledgeable on Villiers industrial engines. Cheers,
Bob
Australia
Fri Feb 09 2007
paulchesherbia.com.au
Villiers Junior Delux engine - spare parts
villiers Junior delux 98cc
My name is Paul Chesher and I am the proud owner of a Malvern Star
Autocycle that is powered by a Villiers Engine - Junior deluxe 98cc.
I have been restoring it for a number of years and am nearly finished.
I need some bits to complete the project and I was hoping that you could
point me in the right direction to buying the bits I need. These are:
o Compression release valve mechanism
o Head - I have a head but I may need a new head to ensure the release
valve mechanism fits correctly. (I suspect the stud pattern will
be the same)
o Clutch mechanism (bridge, lever adjuster etc)
That will get me going and later on I will need a headlight etc.
Can you help me?
Cheers
Paul
Brisbane australia
Mon Jan 15 2007
bevanbergiehotmail
piston
villiers xiic
I am after a piston to fit the xiic
Australia
English
Wed Jan 10 2007
possible Viliers f4 / f6 engine?
frame No:WMC384H; Engine No:739A18795: Reg Plate: MZ 9003. Northern
Ireland
Sun Dec 17 2006
bobmcgrath21hotmail
Villiers Midget
Villiers used the term "Midget" to cover a wide range of 98cc engines,
including industrial engines. Tell us the full engine number and we can
possibly tell you what sort of Midget you have. Bob
Australia
Fri Dec 15 2006
willannsmartchat.net.au
Engine application
Villiers Midget
I have just finished restoring a Villiers Midget.And I am now trying
to find out what Motorcycles or Autocycles it was used in.Regards Martin
Brisbane
The Midget engine was used in
the Swedish Rex marque, and in numerous motor mowers. It was also used
in the Rytecraft Scootacar built by the British Motor Boat Manufacturing
Company in King's Cross, London from 1934 until sometime before the outbreak
of WWII. These diminutive beasties were capable, on a good day, of a scorching
15mph. Ed.
Thu Dec 07 2006
sc-marinewestnet.com.au
villiers mark 6e
wickham railway trolley
i have a villiers mark 6e motor and require a new clutch assy or repair
kit
[friction marerial ) are parts like this still available and who or
where has some
thanking you in advance
steve carman
western australia
Fri Sep 29 2006
jerryshinegmail
Villers sprite
Hi,
I am trying to restore an old 1950's villiers grasstrack belonged to
my father. I am looking for any spares or info that might help.any help
is appreciated.
Theank you.
Ireland
Sun Jul 02 2006
vcoleexeculink
engine #
hi, i have a villiers motor with the number 94922874 stamped
on yhr mount and b70d5 stamped on thr cyl also
fk2 stampewd on other side of cyl . any help on id would be greatlt
recivied. thanx . i was told it was a francis barnett , but i'm not
sure that is correct.
canada
This page on Villiers
Engine Numbers is the only source I have for such information, but
I don't think the numbers you have supplied will appear here. Ed.
thanx with your info , i found out it's a 1949 ambassador.
the motor is all there , great condition . , has comp.
and looks like it will run . frame is great shape , well painted
, no rust . but missing fenders , lights , front brake cable
.. . any idea what these things are worth ? thanx again for
your time . you helped a great deal.
pep.
Thu Jun 01 2006
marshalljtrovermsn
Villieres engine specs
model 25A 2 cycle
I am boring it .050 over. What is the clearance for the piston? Thanks.
Marshall
Renton, Washington USA
Sun May 21 2006
I have a motorcycle with a villiers engine type 9E s# 455B/2452 and
on the frame #H560339...
Listed under Mystery Bikes
Wed May 03 2006
billminehane
Villiers Stationary engines
Mark 10
I have two engines - MK 10 -seriel numbers 706/7827A - made in
Wolverhampton and another 151X42381 made in Ballarat. ould you please tell
me year of manufacture
Sunshine Coast. Queensland - Aus
Wed Mar 08 2006
dkchildslycos.co.uk
Villies Engine Type 2T
What Bikes Used This Engine ...
See Villiers
Forum
Wed Jan 18 2006
skydiver1clamaol
hi im in need of your help
hi i have 2 old chainsaws with villiers engins ,is there anywhere or
one who would know about my saws ,etc parts price ,many thanks rob
Fri Nov 18 2005
hallcross_furniturehotmail.co.uk
villiers sunwasp scooter
I am trying to locate a Villiers Sunwasp scooter ...
see Villiers
Forum
Wed Nov 09 2005
keithrudderham2hotmail
petrol
what petrol would a classic 1960 villiers two stroke engine require
see Villiers
Forum
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October 2005
subject: villiers 6e motor spare parts
Email:
kandshawkinsdodo
message: chasing a kick start worm for gearbox and needle and jet for
a type 4/5 villiers ...
see
Villiers
Forum
Wed Sep 28 2005
dousey.GTENGbigpond
Engine Specifications
I am currently looking at reconditioning a villiers motor....
see Villiers
Forum
January 23rd 2005
Villiers Magazines on Ebay UK
Vendor's Description: "Villiers The magazine is dated January 1958 and
is A4 in size, is approx 33 pages long and is printed in b/w text with
great b/w drawings and photos.
Articles include
Development of the Villiers group of companies new factories &
plant.
The country comes to town J.A.P. & Villiers join together to show
their stuff on the 1957 Smithfield Show stand. Featuring Allen & Simmonds
Horti-Culto, Barford Scythe, Danarm DD8F Chainsaw, Clifford Cultivator
plus lots more.
Villiers Lightweights for 1958 including the Ambassador Supreme Twin,
& Statesman, Sun Wasp, Norman B1/S, Panther Model 35 Sports, &
Model 10, James Captain, Sun Overlander and Dot Mancunian.
All British Scooter Industry Expands featuring the D.M.W. Bambi, D.K.R.
Dove & Pegasus, Phoenix One-Fifty, Mercury Pippin and Sun Geni.
Villiers & J.A.P. Executives get together for a good old knees
up!
Villiers 1956 Earls Court Show.
The 2 Stroke Domination featuring Greeves Fleetwing, Mercury Grey Streak,
Francis Barnett Cruiser 75, James Comet, Excelsior Skutabyke, Dot/Norman
197cc.
More all British Scooters featuring Mercury Dolphin, Dayton Albatross,
Sun Geni, Phoenix One-Fifty!
Auto-cycle review.
Cheap family motoring with the Bond Minicar, A.C. Petite, Vernon Gordon,
and Breutsch.
Villiers powered machinery on show at the Public Works Exhibition featuring
the Pegson Pump, Baxtul Screed, Aerostyle Roadliner, Warsop road drill,
Landmaster Kestrel plus lots more!"
If you have a query about Villiers, or wish to share your knowledge
of these classic British machines, please contact
us!
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