Edlin was a motorcycle produced from 1911 to 1912 in Birmingham.
Late in 1911, the company exhibited a model at the Olympia Show. It had a 2¾ hp engine made by G. H. Illston of Birmingham, and Druid forks.
The marque was very short-lived.
EDLIN. No. 143.
Edlin Sons, Ltd.. Sherlock Street, Birmingham. – This engine is shown in a temporary frame. It is fitted with an easy starting device which relieves the compression by means of a cam and lever. It is brought into action by rotating the valve tappet, which has an extending piece fitted through an angle of 90°. A frame, without an engine, of a suitable size to take the 3¾ h.p. 86.4 x 85 mm. engine shows the manner of turning back the carrier and mudguard with the object of facilitating tyre repairs. Stands are fitted to both wheels, and Druid forks are standard. Both the engines are manufactured by G. H. Illston and Son, 67, Bishop Street, Birmingham.
1911 Olympia Show - The Motor Cycle November 23rd, 1911. Page 1262
Sources: Graces Guide, The Motor Cycle
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