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France 1927 Racer

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Very little is known about this French racer from 1927. The frame was built in Paris (and that and the oil tank bear some resemblance to those used for some Terrot models). A 350cc JAP motor is used. The bike was later displayed on an old workshop/factory wall. In 1942 it was taken to Germany by the Wehrmacht and then reappeared on the wall of an old brewery in Saxonia/Heliues, from where it was purchased & restored. It was later bought to Australia. Photographed in Peterborough, S.A. 2012. Peterborough Motorcycle Museum

Courtesy Phil Aynsley Photography

This machine is probably not related to the FMB company, which began production somewhat later.



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