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GMCC was a motorcycle produced from 1902 to 1903 by the General Motor Manufacturing Company

This basic machine had chain drive, a clutch for starting and magneto ignition. The chain was mounted vertically ahead of the pedals in a primitive frame, typical to the period. It had rigid forks and a contracting-band front brake. The left pedal was used to start the engine and the clutch was engaged to move away.

General Motor Car Co (G.M.C.C.)

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GMCC 1902

42. The General Motor Car Co., Ltd., Norbury and Paris, show two cars, one a tradesman's delivery car, with 4 h.p. motor belt and chain drive ; this will carry over 200lbs. at twelve miles an hour easily. The other car is a fast four-seater handsomely finished. A motor-bicycle is also shown : this is fitted with a free engine and chain drive, and magneto electric ignition. The motor is mounted vertically in the lower angle of frame, and strengthens it considerably. A special feature is the ease with which the machine can be started. All parts of the machine are finished off in nickel, giving it a brilliant appearance.

1902 Stanley Show in Motor Cycling, November 26th, 1902. Page 275

Sources: Graces Guide; Motor Cycling magazine.

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