Debenham Sisters
Betty and Nancy Debenham, with their dog, Poncho, were keen motorcyclists. Nancy won a Gold Medal at Brooklands in 1926.
The Debenham Sisters
Notes on some of the rarer British marques
This page lists brands for which we currently have only an historical precis.
For a more complete listing visit the British Index.
Falcon
Manufactured by Peter Bird of Falcon Design.
The 3-wheeled Falcon LX3 first appeared in 1986 available in kit form based on the Citroen 2CV, using both the engine and the basic chassis of the original vehicle, along with suspension components. In appearance it resembles the Lotus sports car. It has a plywood body with fibreglass fittings including bonnet and luggage compartment, and some have stainless steel or aluminium alloy fittings rather than GRP. Some 200 are thought to have been constructed.
Source: 3-wheelers.com
Farrar / Farlow Sidecars
Manufactured by Farrar's Motor Exchange, Hopwood Lane, Halifax. 1909-1915
Wicker sidecars and trailers, motorcycle frames.
Source: The Motor Cycle
Favourite Sidecars
Messrs. Walker, Engley and Co., recently showed us a specimen of the "Favourite" sidecar, by means of which a motor bicycle is converted into a four-wheeled vehicle. The attachment possesses several good points. A tiller is provided so that the passenger can drive the machine from the sidecar if desired, and a large box for luggage or tools is situated underneath the back seat, the latter being suspended on spiral springs. Telescopic adjustments are provided so that the attachments may be fitted to almost any make of motor vehicle, and a swing leg is fastened to the near side chain-stay, so that the back wheel of the bicycle may be Jacked up off the ground. Messrs. Walker, Engley and Co. are anxious for some firms either to take up an agency for the sidecar, or to manufacture it.
The Motor Cycle July 10th, 1907, Page 552
Ford Tug
The Ford Model Y Tug 3-wheeled truck was built in Britain in 1935. Around 110 were constructed.
Freewheel
Freewheel U.K. Ltd.
Cornish Way, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 0AW
freewheelmotorcycletrailers.co.uk ✝
In 2014 their website advertised towbars for cars, motorcycles, and light commercials, along with motorcycle trailers. It made no mention of sidecars.
One source claimed they built the Sidewinder sidecar, "originators of the Lightweight Leanable Luggage Carrying Sidecar... the only flexible sidecar currently available in England"
Sources: Hal Kendall; freewheelmotorcycletrailers.co.uk.
Rarer British Marques
