Chassis No: C13695
Engine No:4416
Registration No:OB 9968
CC:500
The Corah company was established in Kings Norton, Worcestershire during 1908. Their first machine, a 2.5hp single was displayed at the 1908 Stanley show and was rapidly followed by a 3.5hp and 3.5 and 6hp twins. By 1910 the range had been revised to include three JAP engines with the option of a two speed P&M gear. The following year saw the adoption of a new engine designed in house featuring a rotary valve and shaft drive, however, this does not appear to have been particularly successful as the company reverted to JAP power units, continuing with these until production ceased in 1914.
This example, featuring a direct belt drive and a side valve JAP engine displacing 500cc is offered in usable condition with much of the finish either being original or from an early restoration. It is fitted with a rear carrier equipped with leather fronted toolboxes and a full lighting set.
The machine is known to have been used on the Pioneer Run by Don Leeson, but is not accompanied by a Pioneer Certificate. It appears in the VMCC Machine Register, number 2531, together with one other example dating from 1910.
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