Hewins Engineering Company
1923 A machine was built that was similar to many others of that era. It had a 247cc two-stroke Villiers engine, chain drive to a two-speed counter-shaft gearbox and then by belt to the rear wheel.
1924 A three-speed Sturmey-Archer gearbox was standardized, but the belt remained. A special competition model with all-chain drive, internal expanding brakes and a 54mph/86kmh speed potential could be obtained. Production stopped that year.
Note: It has been reported that Levis merged with Hewins around 1940, but this is an error. Levis merged with Hepburn Engineering Co of King's Cross, London, who built the HEC Powercycle.
Sources: Graces Guide, correspondence.
July 1st 2026
mattias at ygc dot dk
Veteran motorcykel
Hello
I got my hands on an vintage motorcyckle and want to find byer.
Its not complete, but in good shape and rare.
Its an H.E.C from 1924. I also have the papers for the bike.
Found your email on entusiast page.
Regards Mathias Haugen
Im from Denmark
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